Conflict clues
What is a conflict?
A disagreement or problem between people or within yourself.
What emotion do you feel when someone is unfair to you?
Angry, frustrated, or sad
What type of sentence helps you say how you feel without blaming someone?
An “I” statement
What does it mean to compromise
Each person gives a little to find a solution
Your classmate grabs the ball during recess and refuses to play with you.What can you say instead of yelling?
“I feel annoyed when I don’t get to play.
What kind of conflict happens when you argue with yourself about doing homework or playing?
Intrapersonal conflict
What is the first step to managing your feelings during a conflict?
Name the emotion you’re feeling)
I feel ___ when ___ because ___.”
I feel sad when my friend ignores me because *I care about our friendship.”
(Other acceptable answers may vary as long as they follow the structure of an "I" statement.)
What’s one step to solve a conflict peacefully?
Listen, talk it out, stay calm,
A classmate cuts you in line. What’s a calm way to handle it
Hey, I was here first. Can you please wait your turn?”)
You and your friend want the same seat on the bus. What type of conflict is this?
Interpersonal conflict
Name one physical sign your body gives when you're upset.
Fast heartbeat, clenched jaw, red face, etc.)
Why is using “you always…” in conflict a bad idea?
It sounds like blaming and makes the other person defensive
Why is listening an important part of solving conflict?
It shows respect and helps understand the other person’s view
Your classmate doesn’t help on a project. What should you do?
Talk to them respectfully and ask how to work better together
What’s one common cause of conflict between friends?
Misunderstanding, jealousy, unfair treatment, etc.)
True or False: It’s bad to feel angry during a conflict.
False. It's okay to feel angry, but it matters how you respond.)
Turn this into an “I” statement: “You’re so annoying!”
I feel frustrated when I’m interrupted because I lose my focus
Give two ways to show fairness in a conflict.3
Take turns, listen to both sides, share equally, etc
You feel left out during group work. How do you speak up?t
I’d like to help too. Can I take this part?”
Give one way to tell if a situation might turn into a conflict.
Raised voices, angry body language, name-calling,
Why is it important to understand your own emotions during conflict?
So you can respond calmly and respectfully)
How can tone of voice change a conversation?
Calm tone helps resolve, angry tone can make it worse.)
Describe a win-win solution to a problem over a video game.
Take turns, set a timer, play a two-player game, etc.)
Someone teases you, what do you do? How can you help without causing more conflict?
Keeping silent hurts.
tell the teaser to stop
report to an adult/ teacher/