GESTURES
What can you assume if the person who is speaking to you is pointing at you.
They are talking about you, They might be angry(voice and facial expression should show if they're angry), etc.
Your friend is at their desk crying. 1.How do they feel? 2. What can you do?
1. Sad, upset, angry?, etc. 2.Bring them a tissue. Ask if they're okay, Ask what's wrong, Ask if they want to talk about it, pretend you don't notice, etc.
You are walking towards an elevator and an older person walks up with you. What do you do to be polite?
Hold the elevator door for them with your arm, Let them walk in the elevator first, Ask them what floor they are going to so you can push the correct button for them, etc.
Directions for what to do when you receive a piece of paper or worksheet.
Write your name on it! Read the directions. Wait for instructions (if teacher hasn't given any yet)
Your friend is visiting and they may be thirsty. What can you ask?
Do you want something to drink? We have: water, soda, etc...
If you are talking to a friend and he is not looking at you. What can you assume?
They are distracted, They may not be interested in what you are saying or are not paying attention, etc.
Your did not complete your homework and earned a zero, so your grade is lowered. How do you feel? What can you do?
1. Sad, disappointed, ashamed, upset, stressed out, etc. 2. Ask the teacher if you can turn it in late for a late grade. Be sure to write down your assignments in your daily planner so you don't forget, Make a To Do list, etc.
You tell a friend a personal secret, and ask your friend not to repeat it. The next day at school, everyone is looking at you and whispering. 1.What might have happened? 2. How does it feel? 3. What will you do/say?
1. They told your secret, 2. Hurt feelings, shame, embarrassed, betrayed, angry, furious, sad, etc. 3. Confront friend, ask them why they told, not share personal secrets with them again, etc.
Someone in your class asks you if you like their shoes, you don't, what do you say?
They're not my style but they look nice on you!, Find something you DO like about them- maybe the color: "I like that they're green!", Say "yeah" even though you don't like them, etc.
You're having a hard day and need a break. 1. How do you feel? 2. What do you do?
1. Overwhelmed, exhausted, upset, stressed out, etc. 2.calming breath, explain your feelings (I am feeling ___), Ask for what you need, ask politely for time alone. Do something that makes you happy, etc.
What can you assume if the person you are speaking to keeps looking at their watch?
They are in a hurry, They may be late, May be worried about the time, May have to be somewhere, etc.
You are cleaning the dishes and you accidently drop a plate and it breaks.
Go immediately to your parent and tell them what happened. Apologize for breaking the plate. Offer to help clean up the mess.
Your teacher is giving directions for an assignment and you do not understand. 1. How do you feel? What can you do?
1. Confused, embarrassed, angry, etc. 2. Raise your hand OR Wait for her to give the instructions, raise your hand and ask for help, Ask her to show you, say "I need help" or "I'm confused".
Directions for what to do if you are not feeling well.
1. Let the teacher know you aren't feeling well and ask if you can go to the nurse's office. 2. Tell the nurse your symptoms. 3. Lay down for a bit until you feel better. 4. If you still aren't feeling well ask the nurse if you would be able to go home.
You broke your Chrome Book on accident, what should you do?
Tell an adult (parent, aunt, grandma, teacher) and ask for help, etc.
What can you assume if your friend is sitting by himself at lunch not talking to anyone?
They don't know where to sit, They might be upset about something, They may not feel like talking, etc.
You are playing a game with your friend and you decide you no longer want to play. You are bored.
Ask your friend if there is a different game they want to play. See if you can find a compromise, Come up with some other options, Ask how much longer they want to play for, etc.
You are reading a passage or book and there are words you do not understand. 1. How's it feel? 2. What do you do?
1. Confusing, etc. 2. Highlight the words you do not understand. Look for context clues in the sentence. If you still are unsure, look up the words to find definitions, ask the teacher or a classmate, etc.
Directions for what to do if you see a fight at school.
Back up/stay out of it, If there's no teacher/principal, look for help immediately; either the closest teacher or someone from the office. etc.
Your friend's girlfriend just broke up with them. 1. How do they feel? 2. What could you do/say to show empathy?
1. Sad, Hurt, angry, depressed, jealous, etc. 2. Ask how they are, Ask if they want to talk about it, Ask if they want to hang out or play a game together, etc.
You walk in to the classroom and start speaking to your teacher ,who was talking to someone else, stops talking and looks at you. 1. How does she feel? 2. What do you do?
1. She is surprised/upset/annoyed that you have interrupted. 2. Apologize for interrupting, say you will wait until they're done OR keep talking and ignore her annoyed face, etc.
You walk into the cafeteria and all of the seats are taken at the table you where you want to sit.
Ask if you can pull up a chair/if there is room for you, or select a different table to sit, etc.
There is a group of kids on the basketball court when you arrive to play. You do not know them, but it is the only court. What are your options?
You can ask them if you can join the game, You can wait until they are done and then play, You can leave and find another court, etc.
Directions for what to do if another student is harassing you or making you feel uncomfortable.
1. Tell them to stop, Ask the student if they would please stop, etc. 2. Tell your teacher the student is bothering you. 3. The teacher will determine how the student should be disciplined if the problem continues.
Your friend tells you they got in a big argument with their sibling. 1. How do they feel? 2. What can you do/say?
1. Hurt, angry, mad, sad, furious, etc. 2. Tell them it will be okay, siblings don't always agree, etc. Ask: Do you want to talk about it?, What happened?, Do you want to hang out or play a game? etc.