Positive Choices 👍
You hold the door open for someone carrying a lot of books. What is one possible positive consequence?
They may feel helped or appreciated.
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You interrupt someone several times while they're talking. What might happen?
They may feel frustrated or unheard. They yell at you.
You finish your work and quietly help a classmate who asks for help. What is one possible consequence?
You learn the material better. You classmate understand the work more. You are proud of yourself.
Someone thanks you for helping them. Name one way they might feel.
Appreciated, relieved, or supported.
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway and immediately apologize. What might happen next?
They may accept the apology, and you can both move on.
You admit to your teacher that you forgot to complete an assignment instead of making up an excuse. What could happen next?
Because of your honesty your teacher lets you turn the assignment in late.
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You make fun of someone's answer in class. What is one possible consequence?
They may feel embarrassed or be less comfortable participating. You get in trouble for speaking out during class and for using unkind words.
You get frustrated when your teacher asks you to correct an answer. You roll your eyes and say, “Whatever.” What might happen next?
Your teacher might have a harder time helping you correct your answer. Your teacher could feel disrespected and become frustrated. You miss an opportunity to correct your mistake.
A student is sharing an idea, and you laugh before they finish talking. How might they feel?
Embarrassed, hurt, or uncomfortable. They might also react differently, depending on the situation.
You don't respond to a friend because you're busy with homework. Does this automatically mean you made a bad choice? Explain.
No. You can be busy. Your friend might feel disappointed, but that doesn't automatically mean you did something wrong.
A classmate is being left out, so you invite them to join your group. How might this affect them?
They may feel included, more comfortable participating, or you make their day better.
You get angry about a group project and refuse to do your part. What might happen next?
The project may be harder to finish, and classmates may lose trust in you. You get a bad grade on the project. You have to do the project by yourself.
You disagree with a classmate's idea during a project but wait, listen and then explain your own idea respectfully. What could happen?
You find a solution together. You learn how to better communicate with your classmate. You understand each other's idea better. You learn to compromise.
You apologize after saying something hurtful and try to make things right. How might the other person respond?
They might appreciate the apology, feel better, or need more time. An apology doesn't guarantee forgiveness.
You get upset during a disagreement and respond angrily before thinking. What might happen, and what could you do next?
The disagreement might get worse. You could pause, take responsibility for your words, and try to communicate more respectfully.
You're frustrated with a classmate during a project. Instead of snapping at them, you calmly tell them what's bothering you. Name two possible positive consequences.
They stop frustrating you, you avoid an argument, you are now able to finish your project.
You share somethingprivate about a classmate without permission. What are two possible consequences?
You lose a friend. You get in trouble. Your classmate feels embarrassed, betrayed, or they don't trust you anymore.
You forgot your a permission slip for a field trip. You blame it on your parent/Guardian at home, even though it wasn't their fault. What could happen, and what could you do instead?
You teacher may not give you another permission slip. Your parent or guardian can get upset with you.
You could be honest. Ask if you can bring it in the next day.
A classmate gives short answers and doesn't seem interested in talking. You keep asking questions anyway. What might the classmate feel, and what could you do instead?
They may feel uncomfortable or want space. You could politely end the conversation and try another time.
You make a poor choice that upsets someone. You can't undo what happened. What can you do now to improve the situation?
Acknowledge what happened, apologize sincerely, listen to the other person, and make a better choice going forward.