Talk Time Lesson Plan Talk Time Lesson Plan
Individualized Communication Practice (Tier 3)
Time 30 MIN
Why This Matters
Targeted yes/no practice helps the student assert preferences, supports communication IEP goals, and leverages high-interest themes (Dinosaurs, Sea Animals, Toy Story) to maintain engagement and perseverance.
Teacher Prep
Load About Me Slides on tablet/computer.
Print/cut Discovery Cards & Project sheet.
Test the high-tech communication device (Yes/No buttons).
Have the Success Tracker ready for data collection.
Materials List
• About Me Slides
• All About Me Project Sheet
• Discovery Cards
• Yes No Showdown Game Kit
• Success Tracker Worksheet
• Student AAC Device
Instructional Steps
1. Warm Up & Greet
5 MIN
"Ready to talk about sea creatures today?"
Greet the student using their favorite theme. Explain that today we are answering Yes/No questions about them.
2. Teacher Modeling
5 MIN
Demonstrate answering slides using the student's communication device. Ask: "Do you like dinosaurs?" then show how to press "Yes." Model both answers with Discovery Cards visuals.
3. Guided Practice
10 MIN
Present 5–6 personalized slides (Toy Story, etc.). Use physical Discovery Cards as visual prompts. Prompt the student to respond. Provide immediate praise for any communication attempt.
4. Discovery Board Project
8 MIN
Introduce the All About Me Project sheet. Student answers prompts; teacher marks the Success Tracker. Focus on self-monitoring: "Did your device say yes or no?"
5. Closure & Celebration
2 MIN
Play one high-energy round of Yes No Showdown. Review 1-2 project responses. End with high-fives and specific praise for device use.
About Me Slides About Me Slides
Let's practice answering questions about you!
Teacher Note:
Greet student enthusiastically with a favorite theme (e.g., "Ready for sea creatures?"). Point to icons on title slide.
What We'll Do Today
Answer Yes or No questions
Use your device or your voice
Learn fun things about you!
Teacher: Explain the goals. "You'll use your device or voice today!"
Modeling Time
Do you like dinosaurs?
🦖
YES
NO
Teacher: Say aloud: "Do you like dinosaurs?" Press Yes/No on device to model. Show physical card.
Modeling Time
Do you like sea animals?
🐬 🐙 🐠
YES
NO
Teacher: Continue modeling. Press device for response. Use sea animal card.
Your Turn!
Do you like Toy Story?
🤠 🚀
Student responds here...
Teacher: Prompt student: "Do you like Toy Story?" Wait 5 seconds. Praise any answer!
Your Turn!
Do you like dragons?
🐲
Student responds here...
Teacher: Ask: "Do you like How to Train Your Dragon?" Encourage device or verbal response.
Project Time!
Use your Discovery Board to answer 6 questions about your favorite things.
Teacher: Hand over the Discovery Board Project sheet. "Now it's your turn to answer on your worksheet!"
GREAT JOB!
🎉 🥳 🌟
You are a Yes-No Champion!
Let's play the Yes-No Showdown Game to finish!
Teacher: Launch the game! Review 1-2 responses. Celebrate successful communication.
Discovery Board Project Discovery Board Project
Tell us all about you!
Name:
Date:
How to play:
Look at each picture. Answer by saying YES or NO on your device!
🐬
1. Do you like sea animals?
YES
NO
🦖
2. Do you like dinosaurs?
YES
NO
🤠
3. Do you like Toy Story?
YES
NO
🐲
4. Do you like dragons?
YES
NO
🟦
5. Is blue your favorite color?
YES
NO
🐶
6. Do you have a pet?
YES
NO
Teacher: Circle the student's response during independent practice.
Discovery Cards Activity Discovery Prompt Cards
Print on cardstock, laminate, and cut for visual support.
🐬
Do you like sea animals?
YES
NO
🦖
Do you like dinosaurs?
YES
NO
🤠
Do you like Toy Story?
YES
NO
🐲
Do you like dragons?
YES
NO
🟦
Is blue your favorite color?
YES
NO
🐶
Do you have a pet?
YES
NO
Add a custom question!
Yes No Showdown Game Guide Yes No Showdown
A high-energy communication celebration!
Time
2 MINUTES
Goal
QUICK RESPONSE
How to Play
1
Shuffle the Discovery Prompt Cards and place them face down.
2
Set a timer for 1–2 minutes. Get the device or voice ready!
3
Flip a card, read the question. The student responds YES or NO as fast as they can!
4
Celebrate every answer with a high-five, sound effect, or sticker!
Level Up the Fun:
Sound Effects: Use a dinosaur roar for "Yes" and a water splash for "No."
Buzzer Round: Use a buzzer to signal the student is ready to answer.
Token Tally: Award a sticker for every response before the timer hits zero!
Success Tracker Worksheet Success Tracker Worksheet
IEP Communication Data: Yes/No Responses
STUDENT:
DATE:
Question Prompt Yes No Response Method 1. Do you like sea animals?
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
| 2. Do you like dinosaurs? |
|
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
| 3. Do you like Toy Story? |
|
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
| 4. Do you like dragons? |
|
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
| 5. Is blue your favorite color? |
|
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
| 6. Do you have a pet? |
|
| Device / Verbal / Physical |
Teacher Observations & Comments:
Record engagement level, latency of response (wait time needed), and any self-correction behaviors...
Total Yes
/ 6
Total No
/ 6
Independence %
%
Use this tracking sheet during Independent Practice and the Discovery Board activity to monitor progress toward IEP communication goals. Method codes: (D) High-Tech Device, (V) Verbal Response, (P) Physical Gesture/Sign.
