Act It Out!
Show how you’d lend a hand to a classmate who dropped all their books.
For example: “I’d say, ‘Let me help you pick those up!’ and kneel down to gather them.”
Fix this sentence: “She decided to fundraise her old toys.”
“She decided to donate her old toys.” (or “...to fundraise by selling her old toys.”)
Name one way a student can lend a hand at school.
For example: tutor a peer, clean up the classroom, help carry supplies.
Show how you would comfort a friend who just lost a pet.
For example: “I’d give them a hug or say, ‘I’m so sorry. Let's look for them together.’”
Use underprivileged in a sentence about education.
For example: “Many underprivileged students don’t have internet access for homework.”
Who might be described as underprivileged? Give a real-life example.
For example: A child in a homeless shelter, a family without money for fresh food.
Show how someone might volunteer in a library.
For example: pretend to put books on shelves, answer visitors' questions.
This sentence uses the wrong word: “He gave her a blanket for emotional support.” Why is it wrong?
A blanket provides comfort or physical assistance, not emotional support, which is about listening, empathy, etc.
Your club wants to fundraise for an animal shelter. Name two ways to do it.
For example: bake sale, online donation page, charity run.
Role-play asking a stranger to donate to a school charity.
For example: “Hi! We’re raising money for kids in need. Would you like to contribute?”
Write a sentence using a synonym of the word disadvantaged.
For example: The program supports underprivileged families in our city.
How is emotional support different from just saying “It’s okay”?
For example: true emotional support means listening without judgment, validating feelings (“That sounds really hard”), and being present.
Show the difference between giving assistance (practical help) and emotional support (listening/caring).
For example: Assistance = helping someone carry groceries. Emotional support = sitting with them while they talk about a bad day.
Make a sentence with the word fundraise.
They fundraised to buy winter coats for disadvantaged families.
How can teens help disadvantaged elderly in their community?
For example: “We can volunteer to visit them, donate money, and lend a hand with groceries. We’ll also offer emotional support by listening to their stories.”