Appropriate response
John gets a present he doesn't like from his grandmother for his birthday. He tosses the USS Enterprise toy next to him and says "You know I don't like Star Trek. I like Star Wars Grandma!"
Is this appropriate or not appropriate?
Not appropriate
Mary was handed her tray of food from the cafeteria worker.
What should she say?
Thank you
Is this kind or sarcasm.
You are very confused in math class on a problem.
Do you
a- sit until the bell rings then ask for help
b- raise your hand during work time for help
c- ask your parents to help you when you get home
b- raise your hand during work time for help
This is the best option! You will get help quick and understand the problem. Otherwise you will sit and be overwhelmed for longer.
Susie is walking to the cafeteria when someone walks into her.
Should she a- find and yell at the student. b- ignore it. c-find a teacher and let them know someone they didn't see bumped into them.
b- ignore it!
It was probably an accident. If it happens many times from the same person then go to a teacher.
Chris is walking through the door to the school. He sees Mrs. Walker right behind him.
What should he do?
Hold the door
Your aunt is coming to town and tells your family "I can't wait to see everyone!" with a smile on her face.
Is this kind or sarcastic?
Kind! She has a smile on her face and said a kind comment with joy in her voice.
You by accident walk into a classmate in the hallway.
Do you
a- ignore it
b- say sorry
b- say sorry and move on with your day. Just an accident, but still one to apologize for
Dan hates hearing his desk partner chomping on his gum. Dan asks politely if his desk partner could chew quieter.
Is this appropriate or not appropriate?
Appropriate! He asked kindly
Angie is singing loudly in her bedroom while her sister is trying to do homework. Her sister asks her to be quieter.
What should Angie do?
Sing quieter, stop, and/or say sorry
Deb and you are working on a project. When you ask where answer is, they say "I don't know. It should be in the book."
Is this kind or sarcasm?
Kind but they might be hinting that you need to look in the book yourself. Listen to how they say the sentence next time.
You have homework to do but your mom asks you to clean your room. Do you
a- tell your mom no
b- explain you have homework and talk about how to clean then do homework
c- ignore your mom
b- explain how you have homework and ask how you can get both done. Ask for some help on breaking up the tasks so they can be done in a timely fashion.
Sandra gets a pair of shorts for her birthday from her friend but they do not fit. She asks for the receipt to exchange for a new size.
Is this appropriate or not appropriate?
Yes appropriate! People usually give a gift receipt for clothes as they sometimes don't fit right. It is okay to ask for the receipt to exchange for a new size.
What are some expected behaviors when transitioning between classes?
Walking, no shoving, go right to class, no hiding in bathrooms, no lockers, say hi to classmates, no hiting
Andy hears a person saying "Nice shirt" then laughing with friends while pointing at him. Is this kind or sarcasm?
Sarcasm! The laughing with others while pointing shows that they were being mean.
You and Dylan are working on a project. Dylan hasn't done much and you are taking on most of the work. Should you first
a- go to a teacher
b- ask Dylan to do some more work
c- ignore it and finish the project
b- ask Dylan to do some more work. Yes it is awkward and tough, but it will be best. If this doesn't work then talk to a teacher.
Sam is paired with a classmate he doesn't like for a group project. This classmate does his work and is kind, Sam just doesn't like him.
Is it appropriate to ask his teacher for a new partner?
Not appropriate! His classmate completes his work and is kind to Sam. No reason to ask for a new partner. We have to work with new people sometimes.
What are some expected behaviors in class?
Walk to class, do my work, have a quiet voice, participate, no hiting/shoving, no eating, etc.
You came to class late because you were in the hallway. Your teacher says "I'm so glad you decided to join us" with a flat voice.
Is this kind or sarcastic?
Sarcastic! You came to class later because you were being foolish. Your teacher's response is showing you they are annoyed especially with a flat voice.
Tracy shoves Karen to the floor at lunch. Do you
a- walk away
b- get help from a teacher
c- push Karen to the floor
b- get help from a teacher or adult. Not a situation you want to get involved in!