Building Character
Name a good character trait.
Responsible, etc.
Is it important to be able to listen to effectively communicate with others?
Yes.
True or false: your family should be supportive of you.
True.
True or false: your parents are your peers.
Give 1 tip on avoiding risking situations.
Avoid places where alcohol and drugs are present.
Avoid being alone on a date.
How can you make a positive difference at school?
Finish assignments on time, follow school rules, treat teachers and students with respect, etc.
Getting messages across without using words is called what?
Nonverbal communication
Define relationships.
Relationships are the connections you have with other people and groups in your life.
Define aquantaince.
Someone you see occasionally or know casually.
Define Abstinence.
Making a conscious, active choice not to participate in high risk behaviors.
How can you make a positive difference at home?
Show appreciation to your parents, take care of siblings, volunteer to help out around the house, etc.
Describe at least 2 outbound "sending" communication skills.
Think, then speak
Use I messages
Make clear, simple statements
Be honest with thoughts and feelings
Use appropriate body language
Give at least 2 tips for building strong families.
Support other family members
Show appreciation for each other
Follow family rules
Spend quality time together
Use good communication skills
Share responsibility
Show respect
Give at least 2 tips for making new friends.
Be yourself.
Break the ice.
Join a club or group.
Seek out friends who share your interests.
Give at least 2 ways to manage sexual feelings.
Set limits on expressing affection
Communicate with your partner
Talk with a trusted adult
Avoid risky situations
Date someone who respects and shares your values
What steps can you take to advocate against bullying?
Stand up for the person being bullied, tell a trustworthy adult, put up anti-bully posters in school, etc.
Describe at least 3 inbound "receiving" skills.
Listen actively
Ask questions
Show empathy
Use appropriate body language
Wait your turn, don't interrupt
Journaling, talking to a friend about it, counseling, talk with family about it, create a memory book of that person, etc.
Describe at least 3 healthful ways to strengthen a friendship.
Spend time together.
Communicate openly and honestly.
Help each other through hard times.
Respect each other's differences.
Encourage each other to reach goals.
Identify problems and work to solve them.
Give at least 4 examples of positive peer pressure.
Study more
Work on a group project
Volunteer
Join a club at school
Saying no to risk behaviors
Encourage you to eat healthy
Encourage you to get enough sleep at night
Encourage you to use assertive communication
etc.
What is prejudice? Is it a good or bad thing to be prejudice?
Prejudice is disliking another person based on that person's gender, skin color, religion, culture, disability, or body size. It is a bad thing to be prejudice.
What are the three communication styles? Explain each one. Which one is best and why?
Assertive-stand up for yourself in a firm way, aggressive-overly forceful, and passive-give in too easily.
Assertive is best because you stand up for yourself while still respecting the other person.
Define neglect. You know of a friend who is being neglected at home. What should you do?
You should tell a trusted adult about the situation, i.e. teacher, school counselor, school police officer, principal, parent, etc.
What does H.E.L.P. stand for when making positive choices? Your friend tells you to try an illegal drug with them. How should you respond?
Healthful, Ethical, Legal, Parent-approved.
You should use an assertive response to say no, tell the reason, offer other ideas, promptly leave.
What does S.T.O.P. stand for when it comes to using refusal skills? You find yourself in a situation where your dating partner keeps trying to engage in sexual activity with you. You told them no but they keep nagging you about it. What should you do?
Say no in a firm voice
Tell why not
Offer other ideas
Promptly Leave
Have a honest talk with them. Warn them if they keep trying to engage in sexual activity with you, you may need to break up with them. If it continues to happen, start spending less time with them, especially alone time. If it still happens, break up with them.