Conflict Resolution Jeopardy

Getting Along

100

Someone made a face at you. What could you do?

Ignore them, Talk it Out, Avoid the person, Use Humor

200

You are playing a game and you both want to go first. What could you do?

Chance, compromise, take turns, negotiate

300

You and your friend have not been as close lately. How could you approach a conversation about this with your friend?

Use I messages. Let them know what's bothering you calmly without blaming them for the distance. Tell them how important it is you try to still be friends.

400

One of your friends was teasing you and things went too far and now you are mad. What should you do?

Use anger management strategies to calm down. When calm, let them know that they went too far.

500

You heard someone whispering and you think you heard your name mentioned. What should you do?

Ignore it if you can. Ask them about it calmly. If they were talking about you, then use an I message. "I feel upset when you're talking about me behind my back. I need you to stop doing that and talk to me directly."

Respecting Differences

100

You just got new glasses and there is a student in your class who is teasing you about them. This hurts your feelings. What I message could you use to tell them your feelings are hurt?

I feel _______ when ________________. I need _________. I feel upset when you're making fun of my glasses. I need you to stop.

200

There are a group of kids on the playground from your class who are playing soccer and they tell you that you can't play because you aren't good enough. How would you handle the situation?

You could go find something else to do. You could talk to them and let them know you don't think this is fair. You could ask for make a joke and walk away.

300

You just got a new haircut and it is very different from your original look. You're worried that someone might make fun of it. You walk into the classroom and a student laughs and points at you. What should you do?

Use humor, ignore them, ask them to stop laughing

400

You asked your friend about her dad and she got very upset because she doesn't see her father anymore. You didn't mean to hurt her feelings but didn't realize that this might be a sensitive topic to her. What should you do?

Apologize to her, Talk it out and let her know you didn't mean to hurt her feelings

500

A new student just joined your class from another country and you assumed he was from Mexico because he was Hispanic but he is really from El Salvador. This student was very offended. What should you do?

Apologize to him, talk it out and let him know you were not trying to be offensive, be more aware next time and not make the same quick judgments

Teamwork

100

You are working in a group in your classroom and one of the people in your group is not doing anything. What should you do?

give them a task to do, remind them that they need to participate, get help from the teacher if they are still not doing their part

200

You are playing a game with some friends and you win. One of the players is really angry that you won and is not being a good sport about it. What should you do?

Watch your words to be sure you're not bragging. Make a joke about better luck next time. Ignore them until they calm down. Remind them it's just a game.

300

You are working on a project with a partner and you both want to do the first part. What should you do?

Chance - rock/paper/scissors, flip a coin to decide Compromise - find a win/win solution Take turns

400

You are part of a reading circle group for your class. When it is time to discuss the book that you are reading, another class member keeps interrupting you and you are getting mad. What should you do?

Talk it out. Use an I message to let them know how you're feeling. "I'm feeling frustrated when you keep interrupting. I need you to let me have a chance to share my ideas too."

500

You are playing a game that requires you to be divided up into teams of 2. You don't like the person you are teamed up with, but the teacher said you have to work together. What should you do?

Stop and think about how that person would feel if you complained about having to work with them. Recognize that life isn't always fair and we have to work together sometimes so just deal with it.