Trainer Troubles
A Pokemon trainer opens a new pack and finds a card they've wanted for months. What is one feeling they might have?
A trainer is smiling, cheering, and jumping up and down. Name one possible feeling.
Happy, excited or thrilled
Two people can feel different about the exact same event
TRUE
People can have different thoughts, choices, and experiences.
A trainer feels frustrated after losing a battle. Name one safe thing they could do.
- slow breaths
-take a break
-stretch
-ask for help
What are the three main categories of cards in Pokemon Trading Card Game?
1. Pokemon
2. Trainer
3. Energy Cards
A trainer can't find their favorite card anywhere. Name two feelings they might experience?
Sad or Frustrated
A trainer is quiet, looking down, and not talking much. Can we know for sure that they're sad?
No. They might be sad, but can be: tired, worried, thinking, shy, or simply quiet.
Someone can't feel happy AND nervous at the same time.
FALSE.
Someone can be excited about a tournament but also nervous about competing.
A trainer doesn't know what they are feeling. What could they say to someone they trust?
"I need a minute"
"I am not sure how I feel yet"
"Can you help me figure this out?"
What do we call a Pokemon card that has a shiny, reflective finish over the pokemons artwork?
A holographic card (holo)
A trainer practices for a tournament all week but loses their first battle. What might they feel, and why?
Disappointed
They worked hard and did not get to win as they wanted.
-Excited
-Anxious
Your friend does not want to trade Pokemon cards with you today, this automatically means they do not like you.
FALSE
If True is chosen, please explain.
A trainer planned to trade cards after school, but their friend cancels. Name two ways the trainer could response:
- feel disappointed and make another plan
- ask to reschedule
- tell your friend how you feel, respectfully
What information can you look at on a Pokemon card to help point out which expansion set it belongs to?
- Set Symbol / Set Icon
- Card's collector number
A trainer wins a rare card but feels guilty because their friend wanted it too. What 2 emotions can the trainer feel AND how can he feel two emotions at once?
Happy/Excited, but guilty/uncomfortable due to their friend's disappointment.
A trainer clenches their fists, feels hot, and starts speaking loudly. What might their body be signaling?
- Frustration
- Stress
If someone looks angry, you can always know exactly why they are angry just by looking at them.
FALSE
Expressions are a clue, but following up is important to understand their current emotion.
A trainer thinks their friend is ignoring them because they have not replied. Name one other possible explanation.
Friend can be:
-Busy
-Distracted
-Away from phone
What are three things a collector might look at when deciding whether a Pokemon card is valuable?
-Rarity
-Condition
-Demand
(I will also accept: Set, age, and popularity)
Two trainers lose the exact same battle. One laughs it off, while the other gets really upset. How can both reactions make sense?
- Different expectations
- Different experiences
- Different feelings
Why can't we always tell exactly how someone feels just by looking at their face and body?
People express feelings differently / body language can signal different explanations.
Best tip: We can ask rather than assume.
Two people can remember the same disagreement differently, even if both are trying to tell the truth.
TRUE
People can notice different details, remember different parts, and/or have a different understanding to what happened. Speaking can help clarify the facts.
A trainer is upset because a tournament was canceled. They can't control the cancellation. Name one thing they can control.
- How they respond
- Asking about new date
- What they do next
- Communicate their disappointment
You two have cards featuring the same Pokemon, but one has different artwork, different attacks, and a different HP number. How is this possible?
- Different card versions / printings
The same pokemon can have many different cards!