Analyzing Influences
Managing Emotions
Communication
Resolving Conflicts
Stepping In
Making Decisions
100
True or False: Magazines like this are a perfect guide on how all kids should dress?
False. You should make your own decisions, not based on media.
100
True or False: Being able to tell people how you feel can help prevent arguments and anger outbursts?
True.
100
Fill in the blank: This is an important part of communication, when someone is talking, someone else is _____.
Listening
100
Name three ways to manage your emotions…
Name the emotion, take a breath, choose how to react, talk to someone.
100
True or False: You should only negotiate with someone if you can get everything you want.
False. (Sometimes it's necessary to compromise and 'meet in the middle' with someone, otherwise they might just stop negotiating with you altogether - and then you won't get anything you want!)
100
True or False: The first step in making a decision is: Identify the problem.
True
200
Give an example of someone who can be a positive influence for you?
A teacher, a friend's parent, church leader, etc.
200
DAILY DOUBLE! *BONUS POINT ROUND*
Empathy is understanding and feeling what others are feeling. Reveal the situation in the box provided. One person read the script. The rest of the group will discuss and come to conclusion, then two volunteers will act it out.
You just completed an essay for class and received an excellent grade and are feeling really proud of your work. While talking to a friend, you find out that they scored really low on the paper; share how you could show empathy and respond to them in this situation.
Potential answers to act out: “That really must be tough, I am so sorry to hear that happened. Are you okay?” or “Wow, that stinks-you must be feeling pretty low right now, do you want to talk about it?” Etc.
200
Rolling your eyes and smirking is a non-verbal cue that shows…
You really don’t care about what the other person is saying, you don’t respect what they are saying or the person, etc.
200
*BONUS POINT ROUND*
Watch this video clip on conflict.
List possible solutions to resolve this situation with the bully.
Confront the bully immediately; walk away/ignore the situation; take some time to think about how you want to confront the bully; express your emotions about how it felt; engage the help of an adult
200
Choose A or B. A true friend will: A) try to convince you to do something you don't want to do; or, B) be sensitive to your wants and needs.
B; be sensitive to your wants and needs.
200
Who can influence your decisions?
Potential answers: Your family members, friends, teachers, news, media, etc.
300
Identify the video message as a positive or negative influence:
Positive Influence because kids are positively influencing the choices and behaviors of adults through their understanding of consequences of smoking on health.
300
Correctly identify and label the feelings to the emoji.
Confused, goofy, embarrassed, surprised
300
ACTIVITY
Pair and Share: Turn to the person next to you. One person will go first and answer the questions. Purpose: demonstrate active listening skills.
Questions:
What is your name?
Who is in your family?
What is your favorite activity/subject at school & why?
While the first person is talking, the second person will be totally quiet. They cannot talk, or ask questions.
*Each group will choose one pair to share out; each receiving full points if they participate.
300
ACTIVITY
Pair and Share: Making and Accepting Apologies. You notice a student in the classroom just got a new haircut and it is very different from their original look. You walk into the classroom and laugh and point at them. How should you make amends?
It’s about acknowledging what you did was wrong; sincerely apologizing; the other person needs to acknowledge the apology and accept it.
*Each group will share out; each receiving full points if they participate.
300
ROLE PLAY:
The three D’s of bystander intervention are...Distract: Anything that distracts someone enough to discontinue the unwanted behavior. Delegate: If you do not feel comfortable or safe intervening, delegate the intervention to someone else. Direct: Directly address the aggressor.
SCENARIO: Dan is harassing Oscar, saying he’s not working as hard at practice as the rest of the basketball team. The argument starts to escalate, and it looks like Oscar is going to throw a punch at Dan. How do you intervene?
A bystander could choose to distract Oscar by inviting him to take a walk with him; bystander could grab coach/adult nearby to intervene; bystander interjects into the conversation, tells both to knock it off.
300
*BONUS POINT ROUND*
Put the steps of the Decision Diagram in correct order. Write answers on the paper pad provided.
make a decision & take action
identify the problem
list pros & cons
reflect on your decision
consider your values
list possible solutions
Identify the problem, list possible solutions, list pros & cons, consider your values, make a decision & take action, reflect on your decision.
400
Which following qualities are likely to be considered personal strengths?
Respectful, short-tempered, overconfident, forgiving, impatient, determined, loyal
Respectful, forgiving, determined, loyal are examples of personal strengths.
400
True or False: There are no good or bad emotions.
True. Emotions can be your guide in any situation, it’s about managing your emotions.
400
*BONUS POINT ROUND*
Demonstrate three ways to show negative non-verbal communication or cues.
Potential answers: turning your back, no eye contact, crossed arms, dirty looks/squinty eyes, scowling, etc.
400
When my statements begin like this: “I feel sad when you ignore me because I feel left out. This is called using “what kind of statement”?
Using an “I” statement (to effectively express emotions).
400
True or False: Ignoring mean posts on a classmate’s online profile is an example of positive behavior.
False; a more positive response would be to speak to those posting and asking them to stop or report
400
Choose one: Planning to cheat on an exam is an example of a simple or serious decision?
Serious. (This decision is serious because of the potential consequences).
500
*BONUS POINT ROUND*
If you are making a plan to achieve a certain goal (example: try-out for school play), what steps would you take to make the try-out a success and achieve your goal? Write short bullet-point answers on the paper paper pad provided.
Potential answers: Talk to the play director, practice the script, be mindful of try-out dates, practice performing in-front of an audience, talk about what to do if you mess up during a performance, show up for the try-out.
500
*BONUS POINT ROUND*
Think of a time/situation when you were very angry; what strategy did you use or could have used to manage your emotion. Generate a list of 3 things/strategies that you find helpful. Write on the paper pad provided.
Potential answers: Deep breathing, exercise, walk away, talking to a friend, distracting yourself with tv-gaming, listening to quiet music, take a bath, etc
500
What is most important to remember when communicating responsibly online?
That everything you post is permanent or it can’t be taken back, or removed, it could be very hurtful-damaging to another person, etc...
500
Name four of the five steps to avoid conflict. Write your answers on the paper pad provided.
Five steps to avoid conflict: Think, Say, Listen, Brainstorm, Choose.
500
Take a look at these three examples (on screen) of bystander behavior. Which one is a positive example? Share why you believe each photo is either positive or negative.
The girl running toward boy & girl fighting = positive bystander behavior (directly intervening)
Negative examples show: prioritizing social media (by taking video of fight) and ignoring bullying in the lunch room (other students in line can likely hear what’s going on, but choose to not intervene)
500
CREATE YOUR OWN SCENARIO:
One person from the group will volunteer to share an experience where they had to make a tough decision.
Students will use the Decision Diagram to identify and explain how they came to their final decision using specific details from their experience.
Decision Diagram: Identify the problem, list possible solutions, list pros and cons, consider your values, make a decision & take action, reflect on your decision.
Judges will decide.