Give Them What They Want

Worksheet Description

This engaging worksheet, titled “Adapting Speech,” serves as a practical exercise for students to explore how their communication changes based on the audience. The worksheet prompts learners to consider a topic they are passionate about, such as a hobby, an admired person, a beloved book, or a TV show, and then articulate how they would discuss this interest with different individuals. The sheet is segmented into two columns: “Speaking To” and “I Would Say,” which encourages students to craft responses tailored to the knowledge level and relationship they share with the conversational partner listed in each row.

The scenarios provided range from a friend with shared interests to a teacher unfamiliar with the topic, a parent knowledgeable about the subject, and a friendly stranger encountered in a queue. This variety prompts the learner to adjust their language, tone, and content to suit the listener’s background and relationship, fostering empathy and social awareness. Through this activity, students are guided to recognize the subtleties of effective communication and adapt their speech for clarity and connection, thereby enhancing their interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.