Perspective
what does the word perspective mean?
the angle or direction in which a person looks at an object. 2 : point of view. 3 : the ability to understand what is important and what isn't I know you're disappointed, but keep your perspective
Have a second plan in case something goes wrong with your first plan
Define the word Justify
justify means to explain why you made a decision, took an action, or formed an opinion
What does the expression "It's my way or the highway" mean?
We will only do something the way I want to do it, not anyone elses way.
What is your speech teachers last name?
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what does the word empathy mean?
The appreciation of what another person thinks and feels in the situation
You lost your cell phone and need to call your mom for a ride. Tell 2 different ways to solve that problem
1. retrace your steps to try to find it
2. borrow someone elses phone to call your mom
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion
A fact can be proved
An opinion is the way you feel about something
What does it mean to hog a conversation, any how do people feel when that happens?
Only one person is doing all the talking within a conversation. The quiet person may feel annoyed because they cant get their thoughts in, and the quiet person might think the convo hog doesn't care about their thoughts or feelings.
What is something that triggers you/makes you mad?
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What does the expression "point of view" mean?
the person's way of thinking, or their outlook on something
Gary wants to play goalie instead of center on his soccer team. Tell 2 ways he could solve this problem.
1. Have a discussion with coach and explain why he does not like center and likes goalie.
2. Try center for a while and see if he grows to like it more.
Is this a fact or an opinion: "UPS trucks are an ugly color"
opinion
Give 2 meanings of the following sentence: "The bat flew across the room"
A baseball bat or an animal bat
What is the name of one of the English teachers?
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For the 5th time this morning, Jason asked Emma, "Why don't you want to study with me?" How did Jason feel? How did Emma feel
Jason-confused, hurt, sad
Emma - irritated, annoyed, mad
You failed a test that you had studied really hard for, and you know the material.
1. Ask your teacher if you can stay after school and retake the test
2. Ask your teacher if there's other work you can do to make up for the failed grade on the test
Is this a fact or an opinion: "The US Postal service can deliver 80% of their packages within 48 hours."
fact
Give 2 meanings to the following sentence: The sound of the mouse really got on her nerves.
a computer mouse or an animal mouse
What is one aspect of Portrait of a Graduate?
Communication, collaboration, growth mindset, citizenship, integrity, creative innovation, critical thinking
Tricia and her stepsister were arguing again. As usual, her stepdad took her stepsister's side. How did Tricia feel? How did the stepsister feel?
Tricia- mad, upset, sad, frustrated, confused
Stepsister - happy, calm, gloating
You forgot your homework and it’s due in 4th block. Tell 2 things you can do.
1. Tell your teacher
2. Try to work on it again at lunch
Think of one reason that you would be "for" and one reason that you would be "against" the following statement: "All schools should be forced to follow a year-round calendar schedule"
For: kids would learn more, sleeping patterns would not get so disrupted, kids would not forget stuff over long breaks
Against: kids need breaks, need time to spend with family, can learn a lot when on breaks in a different way
Give 2 different meanings to the following phrase: They are hunting dogs
Dogs are being hunted by people.
The dog breed is a breed that specializes in hunting other animals.
What are your speech therapy goals?
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