Table Topics

Mind-stretching brain games and conversation starters. It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge, strengthening character, and having fun!

Language - Persuasion

What makes for a good persuasive speech?

• Present reasons These can be facts, opinions, statistics, anything that states why this is a good choice.
  
• Be believable Use tone and body language to convey sincerity to your listeners. Avoid making unrealistic claims.
  
• Find emotional appeal What are the triggers that would create an emotional response in your listeners (healthy, inexpensive, special treat)? What sense words (sight, smell, touch, taste, sound) can be included in your speech?

Can't I make you change your mind?

Persuade People With Deductive Reasoning

Creative Thinking – I Had An Idea

Share your adventurous ideas.  Start a sentence, “I had an idea that would make a good book (movie)……”

I had a great idea for a movie!

Hand Motions for Charades