Middle School Review
Why should someone use a planner?
To keep track of homework and know when assignments are due
What was your favorite believe in you video?
They are all good!
Your friend appears to be lost in the new school. What do you do?
Ask them if you can help, talk through the problem with them
What does it mean to be organized?
To keep things in the place that they need to be and make things easier to find when needed.
What is empathy?
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Why should someone use a separate homework folder?
It keeps our homework organized so we can find it more easily
What does it mean to be self-aware?
to be aware of your own thoughts and actions
What does E stand for in STEP?
Explore consequences
What does it mean to be respectful?
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
What does it mean to be passionate?
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.
So we can spend less time looking for things and so it doesn't get jammed
What is Diversity? Bonus can you name a video that illustrated this?
having a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and learning levels
You seem to have forgotten to do your homework the night before for class, what do you do?
Be honest to the teacher and ask if you are able to turn it in late.
What is time management?
the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.
What is prejudice?
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
What materials do you need to be prepared for class?
You should bring you binder, folder, book, and pencils so you are ready to learn.
What is an important relationship skill?
communication, social engagement, and relationship building
Why is it important to state the problem without blame before exploring solutions?
It gives both sides a way to state the problem without jumping to conclusions. It can also help to not blame one or the other for the initial issue
What is it mean to be trustworthy?
able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
What is peer pressure?
influence from members of one's peer group.
What does it mean to have a negative mindset?
It means that we are not in the write mindset to learn and head to class.
What is goal setting?
Setting goals to achieve in the future, long term or short term
There is a student in your classroom telling a classmate that they are taking too long on the computer and you need to use it too. State the S and the T of the problem-solving chart
S: we both need to use the computer to complete homework assignments
T: Share the time, switch back and forth
How are you going to speak to your middle school teachers?
being kind, respectful, and keeping a calm voice
What does it mean to be assertive?
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.