/sh/ Carry-Over Conversation Starters

Articulation · Grades 3–8 · 10 cards · about 15 min

Open-ended topics whose obligatory content words carry /sh/, for carry-over into connected and spontaneous speech.

Describe a shop you like going into. Say what is on the shelves, what you would show a friend first, and which shelf you should skip.
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  • Describe a shop you like going into. Say what is on the shelves, what you would show a friend first, and which shelf you should skip.
  • Give me directions from this room to the office. Mention every station you pass and what direction you turn.
  • Tell me about a vacation you took or a vacation you wish you could take. Describe the ocean, the shore, or wherever you would go.
  • Explain how to wash and brush a dog. Finish with what you should do with the wet brush and the leftover shampoo.
  • Describe a dish that is delicious to you and disgusting to somebody else. Explain both reactions, and say which one you would push away.
  • Talk about a show you finished recently. Describe the main character, then say whether you should have shown it to a friend.
  • You are shopping for a gift on a short budget. Describe the shop, the shelf you would check, and your final decision.
  • Describe a machine you know how to operate. Explain each action in order, and say what you should push if it shuts down.
  • Tell me about a competition you watched or finished. Describe the celebration at the end and who you should have shared it with.
  • Talk about a tradition your family has. Describe what you should wear, what you wash or shine beforehand, and how it finishes.