SOCIAL SKILLS
Someone is talking to you. Looking at them, listening, and not interrupting demonstrates this skill.
What is active listening?
You have $50 and spend $18. How much remains?
What is $32?
A word that means the opposite of another word is called this.
What is an antonym?
Writing assignments and appointments in a planner primarily helps with this executive-functioning skill.
What is organization / planning?
This NFL team plays at Lambeau Field and wears green and gold.
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
Your friend says something that bothers you. Instead of yelling, you calmly explain how you feel. This is an example of this type of communication.
What is communication?
A $60 hoodie is 25% off. How much is the discount?
What is $15?
“The classroom was a zoo” is this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
You have homework due Friday but begin Wednesday instead of Friday morning. You're using this skill.
What is time management?
Giannis Antetokounmpo became an NBA superstar playing for this Wisconsin franchise.
Who are the Milwaukee Bucks?
You accidentally bump into someone and spill their drink. Name the first socially appropriate thing you should do.
What is apologize / say you're sorry?
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What is x = 6?
In the sentence, “The exhausted student slowly walked home,” this word is the adverb.
What is slowly?
You really don't feel like beginning an assignment, but you open it and complete the first question anyway. This skill helped you get started.
What is task initiation or start working?
This Milwaukee MLB franchise's name is a nod to Wisconsin's beer-brewing tradition.
Who are the Milwaukee Brewers?
Your group rejects your idea. Instead of arguing, you ask why and consider their ideas. You are demonstrating this skill.
What is accepting feedback / being flexible?
You earn $16 per hour and work 7.5 hours. What is your gross pay?
What is $120?
An author never says Marcus is nervous, but Marcus keeps checking the clock, tapping his foot, and biting his nails. Readers are using clues to make this.
What is an inference?
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What is cognitive flexibility or problem solving?
This NBA franchise plays its home games in Boston and is represented by a leprechaun named Lucky.
Who are the Boston Celtics?
A friend texts, “I'm fine,” but they've been unusually quiet and avoiding everyone. Recognizing that their words and behavior don't match requires this social skill.
What is reading social cues or noticing that something is wrong?
You buy 12 shirts for $9 each and sell every shirt for $20. Ignoring other expenses, how much total profit do you make?
What is $132?
The central message or larger idea explored throughout a story is called this.
What is the theme?
You're angry and want to immediately send an insulting text, but you stop, think about the consequences, and don't send it. You're using this skill.
What is impulse control / inhibition/ thinking before you act?
This WNBA franchise plays in Nevada and uses a playing-card-inspired team name.
Who are the Las Vegas Aces?