Reflective Statements
True or False: Reflective statements are when you restate what the other person is saying so they know you heard them.
True
True or False: When you use an "I" statement, you should make sure to blame the other person a lot.
False.
Who is SpongeBob's best friend?
Patrick
1. Look at the person
2. Say "okay"
3. Do what you've been asked right away
4. Check back
Following Instructions
What are the four levels of Boys Town?
Daily, Progress, Merit On Card, Merit Off Card
Is the following a reflective statement: Hi Brian, how are you today?
No
True or False: When you use an "I" statement you are expressing how you feel in a non-threatening way.
True
This is a type of "bear" that only lives in Australia and is super cute and cuddly.
Koala Bear
1. Look at the person
2. Say "okay"
3. Stay calm
Accepting Feedback (or Criticism/Consequence)
How many bonds do you have to buy in order to go from Daily to Progress, and then from Progress to Merit, combined?
200
Is this a reflective statement? "It sounds like you're mad at me because I wasn't nice to you this morning."
Yes.
Is this an "I" statement? "I feel really upset when you make fun of me in front of other people."
Yes
What special program did Mrs. Schaefer tell everyone about this week?
Walking Club
1. Try not to look at the people who are being distracting
2. Stay focused on your work or task
3. Do not respond to questions, teasing, or giggling.
4. If necessary, report this behavior to a nearby adult or authority figure.
Ignoring distractions
True or false: you can automatically earn an office referral
True. Though this is rare, really unsafe behaviors can earn a student an office referral without earning negatives first.
Is this a reflective statement? "I hate how you treat me all the time! Get lost!"
No.
Is this an "I" statement? "You always make a mess and never clean it up!"
No
How many countries are in North America?
3
1. Look at the person
2. Use a pleasant voice
3. Say "I understand how you feel"
4. Tell why you feel differently
5. Give a reason
6. Listen to the other person
Disagreeing appropriately
Name two benefits of being on Progress or Merit.
Walking alone in the hallway, buying off campus trips or video games, don't have to add up points, etc.
Your sibling says "I'm always doing all the cleaning around this house and I'm sick of it." Use a reflective statement to show your sibling you know how they feel.
"It sounds like you're sick of doing all the cleaning around the house."
Your mom yells at you as soon as you get home every day. Use an "I" statement to let your mom know how you feel.
"When you yell at me, it really makes me mad."
This is the biggest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
1. Try not to look at people in the room.
2. Stay focused on your work or task. 3. Do not respond to questions, teasing or giggling. 4.If needed, use a pleasant voice and say "I can't talk to you right now." 5. Try not to listen to, or comment on, other conversations between staff and students in the room.
MYOB
What are the names of the three skills staff who work in Room 4?
Mrs. Rees, Mr. Sandford, Mrs. Steves