Conversations
Name or act out a conversation stopper with someone.
One word replies: no eye contact, body language that is not facing the speaker
What is a strength you have?
Examples: hard worker, good listener, caring friend, etc.
What is the first step in the problem-solving model?
Identify the problem
What do you call someone who is unfamiliar to you? (Think of the friendship ruler)
Stranger
What are our names?
Ms. Campe and Ms. Atkenson
Name a characteristic/quality of a good conversation
Eye contact, body language, active listening, conversation drivers
What can you do if you are confused on an assignment?
Ask a teacher for help, go to RAM
What is the size of this problem and what is one potential solution?
I forgot to bring a pencil to class.
Small
Ask the teacher or a classmate for a pencil,
There is a person you see in class and you know their name, but you don't spend time with them outside of class. This person is most likely what on the friendship ruler?
An acquaintance
Name every student in this room
Kevin, David, Reghan, Michael, Majd, Angel, Rafael, Mo, Kaden, Ayah, Pedro, Kenny, Alex
Give an example of how you might greet a friend versus how you might greet your teacher
Friend: "Hey", "What's up", "What's good?", "Yo"
Teacher: "Good morning", "Hello, how are you?"
What is an area of improvement you have for yourself and what is one way you can improve in this area?
Ex. Do better on tests; study in chunks prior to the day before the test
What is the next step in the problem solving model after we identify the problem?
Determine the size of the problem
What is the difference between a friend and a close friend?
A friend is someone who you may spend time with in a group setting and may know some information about them. A close friend is often someone you may share personal information with and you may spend time together one on one.
When is your first day back from winter break?
January 7th
How do we pick a topic of conversation?
Think about others' interests, remember what you know about the person you are talking to, look for clues in your surroundings, talk about something you have in common, etc.
Knowing your needs and areas for growth is an example of what?
Self-awareness
Marcus gave Frank $20 for a present for their friend. They were planning to split the gift, but Frank lost the money. What could Frank do to solve the problem?
He could ask parents for money, he could raise money, he could not get his friend a gift
Name three qualities of a good friend.
Ex. Loyal, trustworthy, funny
What was Reavis's musical this year?
The Wizard of Oz
Role-play a conversation about the weekend with someone on your team. Go back and forth for at least four conversation exchanges or turns.
Ex: "What are you doing this weekend?" "I am studying, how about you?" "I am too. I just finished my English project though." "Oh boy, I haven't even started my English project yet." "Goodluck"
When you ask your teacher to use your accommodations for an upcoming test, this is an example of what?
Self-Advocacy
What are the 5 steps to the problem-solving model?
Identify the problem, determine the size of the problem, come up with 2-3 solutions, pick the best solution, assess if the problem is solved
List the 5 stages of relationships on the friendship ruler.
Stranger, acquaintance, friend, close friend, family
What is the finals schedule?
Monday: 1st, 4th/5th
Tuesday: 2, 6
Wednesday: 3,7