Everybody, classmates, teachers, aides, friends and others who work at school.
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What skills do you need to listen with attention?
Focus on the person's words. Don't interrupt the person. Ask questions to find out more.
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What does being assertive mean?
It means telling people our wants and needs. It means communicating in a confident and healthy way.
200
What does it mean to be respectful?
Being helpful, polite, fair, treating others well.
Answers will vary
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Why is it important to listen with attention?
It is respectful. It helps you learn. It shows that you care about what the other person is saying.
200
Is it good to be passive or aggressive?
No. Being passive means we do not communicate our wants and needs. Being aggressive means that we don't respect other people.
300
What is a put down?
Something that is said to make another person feel bad.
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When is a time in class to listen with attention?
When the teacher is giving directions or when an aide is talking to you. When you are working with another student or group of students.
300
Why is it good to be assertive?
It's healthy and it helps us to be more confident. It helps us to stand up for ourselves.
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How can you practice empathy here at school?
Answers will vary. Be kind to others, be compassionate to people, care about people
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How do you think people feel when you listen to them?
Like their ideas matter or that they are important.
400
Can being assertive help us to solve problems? Why or why not?
Yes, being assertive can help us to solve problems because we may provide the solution to the problem. We should not wait for someone else to provide the solution if we can provide the solution.
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When you have empathy towards others, how are you likely to treat them?
With respect.
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How can you practice listening with attention?
Look at the person talking. Pay attention.
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How can you be assertive this week?
You can be assertive by communicating and telling others my opinion. You can be assertive by starting a conversation with a peer. You can be assertive by contributing to class.