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Meeting New Classmates Worksheet

Imagine a new child has joined your class. Practise ways to start, listen and finish a friendly conversation. Take turns speaking and listening with a partner.

Start a conversation

Read each situation carefully. Choose words that help the new classmate feel welcome.

1.A new classmate is sitting alone before the bell. Which is the friendliest way to begin?

“Hi, I’m Riley. Would you like to sit with me?”
“Why are you sitting there?”
Say nothing and take their chair.

2.Choose two helpful things to say when you meet someone new.

“What games do you like?”
“You have to play my game.”
“Would you like to join us?”
“I don’t want to hear about that.”

3.Finish the greeting: “Hello, my name is Kai. What is name?”

Listen and respond

Listening means looking towards the speaker, letting them finish and responding kindly. Use the mini-dialogue below.

Harper: Hi, I’m Harper. What do you like doing at lunchtime? Mason: I like drawing and playing handball. What do you like? Harper: I like drawing too. Would you like to draw with me? Mason: Yes, please!

4.What does Mason like doing at lunchtime?

5.Which reply shows Harper listened to Mason?

“You said you like drawing. I do too!”
“I’m going home now.”
“That is not a good hobby.”

6.Your partner says, “I like building with blocks.” Write one kind question you could ask to keep the conversation going.

Keep it friendly

A conversation has a beginning, a middle and an ending. Practise choosing suitable words for each part.

7.Match each moment to a helpful thing to say.

You need to go to class.
Your new classmate invites you to play.
You are going home at the end of the day.

“Yes, thanks! That sounds fun.”
“Goodbye! See you tomorrow.”
“Nice talking with you. See you later!”

8.True or false: A good listener waits until the other person has finished speaking before replying.

TrueFalse

9.You have enjoyed talking, but it is time to go inside. Write a polite sentence to end the conversation.

10.With a partner, take turns being the new classmate and the person who welcomes them. Say your names, ask and answer a question about a favourite game or activity, then end the chat politely. Write one friendly question you could ask.