Verbal Communication
I can begin a conversation by saying...
Hello; How are you today?; My name is ___, what is your name?; Good morning/afternoon; etc.
True or False?
Waving can mean hello and goodbye
True
True or False
If I disagree with someone I should yell at them
False
If I disagree with someone I can calmly say "I disagree" and then tell them my opinion.
When playing cards or a board game, it is perfectly alright to be angry when you lose. True or False?
False.
It is important to be a good sport and congratulate the winner.
Name 3 activities you can do with a group
Play tag; go shopping; go bowling; eat together; study; etc
True or False? Asking questions is a good way to show that I am interested
True
Asking questions related to the conversation topic shows that you are interested in the conversation.
If I have a question in class, what can I do?
Raise your hand and ask the question.
True or False?
When I do not get my way, I should stomp my feet and cry.
False
I don't like the video game my friend suggested. I will argue until I get my way. True or False?
False.
You can politely say that you don't like a game and want to know what other games are available.
When I feel like I'm going to sneeze I should:
Cover my mouth and nose.
I can end a conversation by saying...
It was nice to talk with you, but now I have to go.
Have a great day, bye!
Talk to you later, bye!
See you soon.
If someone has their head down on their desk
what may they be feeling?
Tired, sad, confused, angry
True or False?
Compromise is a good solution to a conflict.
True
To compromise means to meet in the middle.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my question, I should pull on their shirt and get in their face.
False: You should wait for the person to be ready to answer. Be patient and say "excuse me" before politely asking the question again.
True/False?
You should brush your teeth every other day whether they need it or not.
False, you should brush your teeth at least two times a day in the morning and at night.
If someone gives a compliment, what should you say?
You can say "Thank you"
It could also be nice to then return a compliment
If someone is feeling angry they may look like...
Red/hot face/ears; clenched jaw and/or fists; frown on face; arms crossed across chest; etc
A FRIEND IS UPSETTING YOU WITH THEIR ACTIONS AND NOT BEING KIND WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
CALMY LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE BOTHERING YOU WITH THEIR WORDS OR ACTIONS, LET A TEACHER KNOW, OR PLAY AND TALK TO ANOTHER FRIEND.
If staff is busy or on the phone, what should I do?
Wait until they are finished talking. Do not interrupt. Make eye contact to let them know you need them for something, or say excuse me if it is an urgent matter.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is ok to look into someone's belongings when they aren't looking.
FALSE. It is never ok to go through someone else's belongings, especially when they aren't looking.
If I do not know what to do in my class or if I need help in my class, what can I do?
I can ask the teacher for help by raising my hand and saying "I need help"
I can ask a peer for help by saying "Excuse me, do you know what to do?"
I can send my teacher an email.
Provide two examples of body language that shows you are listening
Making eye contact; body facing the person talking; nod head; change facial expression; etc.
I just got into a disagreement with a friend, what can I do?
Take a moment to calm down, if necessary.
Tell the other person what’s bothering you and how you feel.
Listen carefully to the other person’s wants and feelings.
Talk about the conflict as a mutual problem—it belongs to both of you.
If you find yourself getting angry or upset, take deep breaths again and try to relax.
If feelings are starting to take over the discussion, take a break.
If someone is different from me, and does things that appear strange, how should I react?
Be friendly, give them a chance. Everyone is different, and that is okay.
I met this really nice person when I was by myself and they asked me to get in the car with them because they have a special surprise. What should you do?
What is say "no thanks" and walk away immediately. Tell a trusted person/adult.