Talk Booster Reference Sheet
Talk Booster Reference Sheet
Everyday sentence starters to ask questions, ask for help, and talk with friends
Name:
Desk / Room:
Wh- Question Starters
Find Info
WHO
"Who is in my group today?"
"Who can I ask for help with this?"
WHAT
"What are we working on next?"
"What supplies do I need right now?"
WHERE
"Where does this finished paper go?"
"Where should I sit / line up?"
WHEN
"When is this assignment due?"
"When is it time for our break / lunch?"
WHY
"Why do we do this step first?"
"Why did this answer change?"
HOW
"How do I solve problem number ?"
"How much time do we have left?"
Can I Join? & Teaming Up
Join In
"Can I join your group / game?"
"Do you have room for one more person?"
"Would you like to partner up for this?"
"Is anyone sitting here? May I sit with you?"
"Whose turn is it? Can I go after you?"
I Need Help With...
Speak Up
"I need help with [directions / step 2 / this problem]."
"Could you please explain that in another way?"
"Could you show me an example of how to do this?"
"I don't understand what to write next."
"I am stuck on this part. Can you guide me?"
"Could you repeat that, please?"
How Are You? & Checking In
Be Friendly
"Hi! How are you doing today?"
"How was your [weekend / lunch / day]?"
"What are you working on right now?"
"I really like your [idea / drawing / project]!"
"Have a great day! See you tomorrow!"
Self-Advocacy & Polite Power Phrases
Use whenever you need extra time or space
"Can I have a minute to think?"
"Could you speak a little slower?"
"I need a short break, please."
"Thank you for waiting for me!"