Chat Rally Worksheet
SEL Skill Builder Conversation Goal
Chat Rally Playbook
Master how to start a talk and keep the conversation ball in play!
Name:
Date:
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My Mission: Choose a peer, use 1 of the 4 Launch Codes to start, and keep the interaction going for at least 3 reciprocal exchanges (back-and-forth turns).
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The 4 Launch Codes (How to Start)
Pick the one that fits your moment!
👋 Greeting
Say hello with warmth and look toward them.
"Hey Alex, good morning! How's your day going?"
❓ Question
Ask about what they are doing or like.
"What game are you playing right now?"
💬 Comment
Notice something cool or share an observation.
"That robot drawing you made is awesome."
🤝 Invite
Ask them to join you in an activity or seat.
"Do you want to partner up for this project?"
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The 3-Exchange Ping-Pong Rally
Reciprocal Talk = Don't drop the ball!
You Serve
Launch Code
You initiate with a greeting, question, or invite.
➡️ Ball to Peer
Turn 1: Peer
Peer Responds
They answer your question or reply to your greeting.
⬅️ Ball to You
Turn 2: You
Follow-Up
Ask another question, comment, or share a related thought.
➡️ Ball to Peer
Turn 3: Peer
Rally Goal Met!
Peer replies again. That is 3 full reciprocal exchanges!
🎉 3 Exchanges!
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Script Your Rally Practice
Scenario: Classmate sitting alone at lunch or recess
You Launch (Choose G, Q, C, or I)
Turn 1: Peer (What they might say)
Turn 2: You (Your follow-up talk)
Turn 3: Peer (Their answer/reaction)
💡 Secret Sauce for Turn 2: Use "Connect & Bounce" — say what you think ("Cool!"), then bounce the ball back with "What about you?" or "Why did you pick that?"
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Field Tracker
Peer Interaction Mission Log
Try 3 independent interactions this week & count your exchanges!
Mission 1 Peer Name:
Setting: Class Recess Lunch Hallway
How I Initiated (Check 1):
Greeting Question Comment Invite
Prompt:
Reciprocal Exchanges Completed:
1 Peer Reply
➔
2 My Follow-up
➔
3 Peer Turn 2
4+ Bonus!
Check off or color each circle as you completed each turn!
How it felt:
😟 😐 🙂 🌟
Circle one emoji
Mission 2 Peer Name:
Setting: Class Recess Lunch Hallway
How I Initiated (Check 1):
Greeting Question Comment Invite
Prompt:
Reciprocal Exchanges Completed:
1 Peer Reply
➔
2 My Follow-up
➔
3 Peer Turn 2
4+ Bonus!
Check off or color each circle as you completed each turn!
How it felt:
😟 😐 🙂 🌟
Circle one emoji
Mission 3 Peer Name:
Setting: Class Recess Lunch Hallway
How I Initiated (Check 1):
Greeting Question Comment Invite
Prompt:
Reciprocal Exchanges Completed:
1 Peer Reply
➔
2 My Follow-up
➔
3 Peer Turn 2
4+ Bonus!
Check off or color each circle as you completed each turn!
How it felt:
😟 😐 🙂 🌟
Circle one emoji
🔍 My Rally Debrief
1. Which Launch Code felt most natural or successful for you, and why?
2. What is one follow-up question or comment you can keep in your back pocket for next time?
Goal Progress: Emerging Progressing Goal Met (3+ Exchanges)
Staff Signature: Page 2 of 2