Social Skills
What are some signs someone is not listening?
Looking away, interrupting, or not responding.
What is self-discipline?
Controlling your actions and doing what’s right even when it’s hard
What does self-determination mean?
Believing in yourself and taking charge of your own success
What does integrity means?
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
What is active listening?
Paying close attention, nodding, and responding to show you understand
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing is noticing sound; listening means understanding the message.
What does time management mean?
Using your time wisely to get things done
Why is motivation important?
It gives you the energy and drive to reach your goals.
What does Social skills mean ?
Social skills are the abilities used to interact and communicate with others, both verbally and non-verbally
Name one nonverbal cue that shows you’re listening.
Eye contact, nodding, or facing the speaker
Why is body language important in communication?
It shows emotions and helps people understand your message.
Give one way to show responsibility at school.
Turning in homework on time or following classroom rules
What is conflict resolution?
Solving a disagreement in a peaceful way
Why does advocate mean ?
skills are the abilities used to support a cause, a policy, or a person by speaking up for their needs and rights
Why is tone of voice important when speaking?
It changes how your message is received
What is empathy?
Understanding how someone else feels
If someone at school has upset me by something they have said or done, what should I do?
If you are comfortable, you can tell the person what bothers you or you can talk about it with your teacher.
True or False: The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
True
True or False: There are more tigers in Texas than in the rest of the world.
True!
What’s the only mammal that can truly fly?
The bat.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206.
What’s the largest organ in your body?
Your skin.
What is perseverance?
Not giving up, even when things get tough.
What does self -Discipline mean ?
The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.
What’s the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
Verbal uses words; nonverbal uses body language, gestures, or facial expressions