Conversations
Why is it important that we take turns in conversations?
So everyone has a chance to talk
Friend: You see that your friend has come to school, but she seems to be in a sad mood
Make a Greeting, Comment or Question to start a conversation
"Hi, how are you today"
"Hi friend, you look sad, are you okay?"
Your friend has won 3 games in a row, What could say to show good sportsmanship?
"Wow! You're really good at this"
"You played a great game. Congrats!"
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
What is a coping mechanism for dealing with bullies?
Student Response
What are the three steps to joining a conversation?
1. Look and Smile
2. Listen
3. Engage
Your friend tells you a story that you thought was boring. You say "Wow, that sounds awesome"
Appropriate
Remember: Be helpful not hurtful
You and your friend are playing a game. You win and start to chant, "HAHA, I won and you lost. I beat you!"
Is that good sportsmanship. Why or Why not?
No. That is gloating.
How do you think that made your friend feel?
We show respect by saying P_____ and T____ Y__
Please and Thank You
What is a coping mechanism for when you are feeling overwhelmed?
Student Response
If your friend is talking with you about her favorite dog and you say "hey, did you watch that new star wars movie"...is that okay? Why or why not?
No. It is not on topic
A friend is telling the group about her weekend and you say, "Wow that's the most interesting story I've ever heard." very sarcastically.
Inappropriate.
What should you have said instead?
You want to play a game. Another classmate wants to play as well. You realize that this student plays this game really well. How could you reply to their request to play with you?
a) No, I don't want to play with you because you'll beat me
b) I'll play with you only if you let me win
c) Okay, Let's play
c) Okay, Let's play
It is okay to make fun of other people even if they do not hear you
TRUE or FALSE
False. Why?
What is a coping mechanism for when you are having a hard time with an assignment?
Student Response
What is an appropriate way to take control of a conversation when someone is overly talkative
Listen, Question/Comment, Share
Your sibling shows you a new painting they have been working on for a long time. You say, "That's the worst painting I've ever seen."
Inappropriate.
What should you say instead?
You are playing a board game with your friend. You are behind by 2 levels. Your gets uo from the table to get a drink. While she does so, you go through her cards to see what she has.
Is this good sportsmanship? Why or Why not?
No. That is cheating.
What is something you could say if you were mean and hurt someone's feelings?
"I'm Sorry"
What is a coping mechanism when you feel like you're getting out of control?
Student Response
Just leaving out the room while you're in a conversation is an appropriate way to end a conversation. TRUE or FALSE
False
Your friend is upset that they lost their soccor game. You say, "It's okay, keep practicing, I bet you'll do better next time."
Appropriate.
What is good sportsmanship?
Student Response
You and a peer are having a disagreement. What would be the right thing to do?
a) Get an adult
b) Tell them to leave you alone or else
c) Hit Them
a) Get your parents
Provide me with an example of successfully dealing with your anger?
Student Response.