Definitions
What is a thought bubble?
A pretend bubble that contains your unspoken thoughts.
Your ___________ is how your brain decides what to say out loud.
Social Filter
"You're coughing so loudly! It's gross!"
"Are you feeling okay? I see you coughing a lot!"
"Mrs. Smith, your face looks creepy with all of those band aids."
"Mrs. Smith, I see you have band aids on your face. Are you okay?"
Why do you think about WHO you are with?
1. Is the thought about someone?
2. Is it kind?
3. How will it make the people you are with feel?
A pretend bubble that contains your spoken thoughts.
You can take what you're thinking and state a ________ instead of an opinion.
Fact
"Why do you always need so much help?"
"It's great that we have helpful teachers!"
"That haircut looks terrible."
"I see you got a haircut."
Why do you need to think about the current topic?
1. Is it on topic?
2. Is it appropriate for the conversation?
What does it mean to use your Social Filter?
Thinking about what should and shouldn't be said out loud based on the situation.
When using your Social Filter, it's important to think about how it would...
Make others feel
"Your hair is as gray as my grandma's!"
"Your hair looks nice today."
"Those cookies taste disgusting!"
"How did you make those cookies?"
Why do you have to think about your location?
1. Is this the right place for a conversation?
2. Is this the right place to say the thought?
3. Are other people talking?
What does self-reflection mean?
The ability to think about and talk about yourself.
When something needs to be said, you could ask a related ________
"At the end of the movie, we found out that Sally was the one who stole the car!"
"The end of the movie was really good!"
"I hate when you hum at your desk."
"Humming must help you focus."
Why do you have to think about others' feelings?
1. Do they expect to hear it?
2. If someone said this about me, how would I feel?