Active Listening / Friendship
List qualities that an active listener has.
Answers may vary but could include:
1. Eye contact
2. Quiet hands / feet
3. Closed mouths
4. Listening ears
5. Anything whole body listening
What is empathy?
Understanding the feelings of others.
Name 2 qualities that makes someone a good communicator.
Answers may vary but could include:
1. Neutral tone
2. Provides lots of details
3. Eye contact with audience
Read the scenario - Decide if it is a good time to joke or not.
"My dog just passed away. I don't feel my best this morning."
No.
Death of pets is a sensitive topic.
What country is home to the eiffel tower?
100 bonus points if you can name the city too.
List 3 qualities that a GOOD friend has.
Answers may vary.
What does POV stand for and why is it important?
Point of view and to understand others and how they feel.
The way you speak to someone or your attitude when speaking is called _____________.
Tone
Read the scenario - Decide if it is a good time to joke or not.
"I don't really like my haircut, but I kinda look like Elvis."
Yes.
Someone is making a joke about themselves, might indicate they want you to joke with them.
What fast food restaurant is the home of "The Whopper"?
Burger King
Listen to the two sentences - Write down the word that is different in the 2nd sentence.
Going.
In the toothpaste activity, identify what each material used represented.
Toothpaste, Toothpick, Tube, Plate (100 bonus points)
Toothpaste - Your words
Toothpick - Apology
Tube - Bully
Plate - Victim
1. Assertive
2. Aggressive
3. Passive
Read the scenario - Decide if it is a good time to joke or not.
"I got an F on this test and I studied really hard for it!"
No.
Your friend is showing disappointment. They studied hard and ended up disappointed.
Name 5 different car brands
Answers may vary
Listen to the two sentences - Write down the word that is different in the 2nd sentence.
Football.
There is a new student in your grade. He is walking around the cafeteria with his tray, looking around. What might this say about him?
- He is nervous
- Doesn't know where to sit
- Is in need of friends
What kind of tone is this person displaying? Box your evidence.
"I don't really care if you don't have anyone to play with. Go find something else to do!"
Aggressive.
Important words - "I don't really care."
Read the scenario - Decide if it is a good time to joke or not.
"I ate so much, I look like Santa!
Yes.
They made a joke, so you can joke back.
How old is the statue of liberty?
Hint it is between 50 - 200.
You need to be within 10 years to get the points.
149 years
Listen to the two sentences - Write down the word that is different in the 2nd sentence.
my.
Your teacher has been standing at the front of the room, with her hands crossed, while tapping her foot. What might this indicate?
- She is annoyed
- She is waiting
- The class is noisy
What kind of tone is this person displaying? Box your evidence.
"That was my seat, but I guess you can have it."
Passive.
"But I guess you can have it."
Read the scenario - Decide if it is a good time to joke or not.
"She will never make it past 5th grade, she is not smart at all!"
No.
Do not engage with others when they are being rude to others.
What is the slogan for chick fil a?
"Eat mor chikin"