Isaiah 1
After arguing for 2 days, you decide to work it out with a friend, but he still won't talk to you.
What could you do? Must come up with 2 good options to receive points.
wait longer, ask another friend or family member for advice, ask the friend when it might be a good time to talk, write them a letter, apologize without a full conversation to work it out.
True or False:
It can be difficult to forgive a friend who has hurt you.
True! Bonus: Why is that?
Define favorable and use it in a sentence.
ex: That was a favorable outcome.
characterized by approval or support.
ex: That was a favorable outcome.
Give a synonym for the word civilization and use it in a sentence.
ex: The Mayan civilization was located in southern Mexico.
Synonym= society, cultured, etc.
Definition= Civilization is an advanced state of human society where a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.
Your friend steals your favorite hoodie.
What could you do? 2 options, please.
You could ask for it back. You could let them know that it hurt your feelings or that you're mad. You could ask a teacher for help.
A friend left you out of her fun weekend plans. She finally apologizes for leaving you out, but she doesn't sound like she means it.
What could you do? Must come up with 2 good options to receive points.
You could be honest with her and tell her it doesn't sound like she means it. You could explain again why your feelings were hurt, to try to gain her sympathy. You could decide to accept her apology even though you don't think she means it, to try and move forward. You could remember this for the future, if she continues to not be a good friend- you may decide not to continue the friendship.
True or False:
Sometimes people need space after a conflict with a friend.
True! Bonus: why is that?
Define immense and use it in a sentence.
ex: We were given an immense amount of homework last night.
vast. expansive. generally- a lot.
ex: We were given an immense amount of homework last night.
Give a synonym for the word essential and use it in a sentence.
ex: Pack only essential items for the trip.
Synonym- imperative, necessary, critical
Definition is: absolutely necessary
Define the word satisfactory and use it in a sentence.
Definition= giving or affording satisfaction, done well enough
Ex= I did a satisfactory job on my essay.
You made plans with your friend for Friday night, but now you're arguing and you're not sure if it will still happen.
What could you do? Must come up with 2 good options to receive points.
Be direct- ask your friend if they would still like to spend time together on Friday (if you still want to). If you don't still want to, be direct and tell your friend that you are cancelling the plans.
Your sibling wants to use the Xbox, but so do you.
What could you do? 2 options, please.
Negotiate turn taking for a certain number of minutes each today. Negotiate one of you having a turn today and the other having a turn tomorrow. Choose a 2 player game so you can both play at the same time. Ask a parent for help if you can't negotiate.
Define adequate and use it in a sentence.
ex: He did an adequate job cleaning his room.
as much or as good as necessary for a requirement or purpose.
ex: He did an adequate job cleaning his room.
Give a synonym for the word grateful and use it in a sentence.
ex: The skier was grateful for the snow storm.
Synonym= thankful, appreciative
Definition= warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received.
Someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line.
What could you do? 2 options please.
Tell them to get in line behind you. Tell them how it made you feel. Ignore them- this is a small problem.
You want to apologize to your friend after not speaking for a week, but you deleted his number from your phone.
What could you do? 2 options, please!
You could ask another friend for the number. You could apologize in person. You could ask the friend for his number again. You could email the friend.
Your friend asks you to hang out, but you are already hanging out with someone they don’t like.
What could you do? 2 options, please.
You could be honest and say you're busy right now, but ask if they're free later/tomorrow. You could say you can't today. You could say you're with that other person and ask if they still want to come along.
Define hindrance and use it in a sentence.
ex: The rain was a hindrance to our soccer practice.
An impeding, stopping, or preventing.
ex: The rain was a hindrance to our soccer practice.
Give a synonym for the word absorption and use it in a sentence.
ex: He tested the absorption rate of different materials.
Synonym= soak up, incorporation, integration, sponging up
Definition= the act of absorbing; take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
Define the word lax and use it in a sentence.
lax= not strict/ severe/ careful
example= He is a lax babysitter.
True or False:
Most friends argue once in awhile.
True! Bonus question: Why is that?
Your sibling wants the last piece of cake, but so do you.
What could you do? 2 possible solutions, please.
You could cut the piece in half. You could ask your sibling if you could have the cake and get them a different treat. You could tell your sibling that they can have the cake and you'll have a different treat. You could ask a parent for help if you can't negotiate.
Define unanimous and use it in a sentence.
ex: The jury made a unanimous decision.
characterized by or showing complete agreement.
ex: The jury made a unanimous decision.
Give a synonym for the word ascend and use it in a sentence.
ex: He ascended the mountain slowly.
Synonym- climb
Definition: to move, climb, or go upward
Define the word meticulous and use it in a sentence.
Definition= taking or showing extreme care about minute details
Example= She was meticulous about painting.