What level should you use?
You really liked the artwork your classmate made. What level should your comment be?
Rate: “Your picture is ugly.” → (5 Very Inappropriate – hurts feelings)
Rate: “I like the colors you used!” → (2 Nice/Polite – kind and specific)
Your turn: What level would you use?
A student is sitting in your chair in class. What should you do?
A) kindly ask them to move.
B) yell, “hey get out of my chair!”
C) Tell the teacher.
A or C
Practice one Coping Strategy?
Jordi did it right!
Ava is looking out the window pointing at a big dog and smiling. Ben is sitting next to her listening.
Ava’s perspective? (Excited about what she sees)
Ava’s impression of Ben? (Good listener friend)
Ben’s perspective? (Calm and interested)
Ben’s impression of Ava? (Fun to ride with)
Someone asks you to join a game that is not your favorite to play. What level should your comment be?
Rate: “No way, that game is for babies!” → (5 Very Inappropriate)
Rate: “Thanks for asking, but I’d rather play something else.” → (3 Okay or 2 Nice – polite refusal)
Rate: “Sure, I’ll try it with you!” → (2 Nice/Polite)
3-1
Someone asks you to join a game you don’t like playing. What do you do/say?
Say, “No thank you.”
Say, “maybe next time.”
Have a conversation?
Jordi had a conversation
Jake thinks the ball went out of bounds. Sophia says it didn’t and keeps playing. Both start arguing on the field.
Jake’s perspective? (I clearly saw it go out)
Jake’s impression of Sophia? (She’s cheating)
Sophia’s perspective? (It was still in, let’s keep playing)
Sophia’s impression of Jake? (He’s being too picky)
At the mall, you see a boy who used to upset you. What level should your comment be?
Rate: “You’re the mean kid from last year!” → (5 Very Inappropriate)
Rate: Say nothing or “Hi.” → (3 Okay)
Rate: Walk away calmly. → (Best neutral choice)
3-2
A classmate bumps into you by accident. What do you do/say?
You say, “that’s okay.”
can Jordi tie their shoes?
you did it!
Ava is sitting by the window. Ben wants the window seat and says “Move over!” Ava stays put and crosses her arms.
Ava’s perspective? (I got here first and love the window)
Ava’s impression of Ben? (He’s bossy today)
Ben’s perspective? (I never get the window)
Ben’s impression of Ava? (She’s not being fair)
Mom spent all afternoon making your favorite dinner. What level should your comment be?
Rate: “This tastes weird.” → (4 Inappropriate)
Rate: “Thanks Mom, this is my favorite!” → (2 Nice/Polite)
Rate: Eat quietly without saying anything. → (3 Okay)
Rate: “This tastes weird.” → (4 Inappropriate)
Rate: “Thanks Mom, this is my favorite!” → (2 Nice/Polite)
Rate: Eat quietly without saying anything. → (3 Okay)
Read three pages?
Yay!
Noah is using the iPad for his game. Lily keeps tapping the screen saying “My turn now!” Noah pulls it away. How do Noah and Lily feel? What’s their perspective? What’s their impression of each other?
Noah’s perspective? (I’m right in the middle of my level)
Noah’s impression of Lily? (She’s rushing me)
Lily’s perspective? (I’ve been waiting forever)
Lily’s impression of Noah? (He’s hogging it)