Persuasion
You are working on a group project in Social Studies and your classmate says you should make the presentation because you're really good with powerpoint. What would you say?
"Thanks, but I think we should all contribute to the project! I know you're really good at making graphics, so you could make the pictures for our slides!"
"The best part of being single," Bryce Donovan jokes, "is being able to choose any woman I want to shoot me down." Explain the implied meaning in this quote.
He is being sarcastic because he does not like being single and gets shut down.
Look at text situation 11. What did the sender miss? What did the use of emojis tell you?
The date was frustrated that the sender didn't offer to pay for dinner. The use of emojis told us that they were being sarcastic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O18rYBieww&list=PLqJfMXCFs3fSsOgX4KoZWPvH4SxA29OQO&index=7
What is the humor of this situation?
Sheldon does not listen and provides unequal feedback to his friend.
What does the O in FOCUS stand for?
Observe others and the situation
You really want to go get food with your friends after the basketball game, but your mom thinks it's too late to be out. What could you say?
Mom, I promise I'll make good choices and be home by 10pm!
As Julie ran out the door, Mom yelled at her "You'll do great on your test! Break a leg!" What did Mom mean?
Good Luck!
Look at text situation 8. Who is being sarcastic? What emjois could have been used?
Mom was being sarcastic because her son didn't say please. The son could have sent a heart emoji and the mom could have sent an eye rolling emoji!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCuEORqerJ0&list=PLqJfMXCFs3fSsOgX4KoZWPvH4SxA29OQO&index=3
What did he do wrong? What should he have done instead?
Sat too close to the girl. He should have picked a different seat further away.
What is the difference between implied meaning and literal meaning?
Literal meaning is what the dictionary definition of something is. Implied meaning is what the word or phrase means in a given situation.
The kids in your neighborhood hear your parents are going to be out of town for the weekend and want you to invite them over for a video game marathon so you can play all night! What do you do?
"Sorry guys, my mom said no friends over while they're out of town!"
Everybody knew Joey cheated on his math test, but he still waved around his latest A+. “You sure are good at math,” Bobby said as he rolled his eyes.
Literal or implied meaning? Why?
Implied- Bobby rolling his eyes indicates that he does not think Joey is good at math.
Look at Email Situation 13. Was this an appropriate way to solve the problem? Why or Why not?
Yes, the e-mail was appropriate and polite. It showed that you worked well with the other person and valued their input.
Look at Image 1. What should you say/do if you saw this person while you were walking to the bathroom during class?
Check in to see if they are okay. Tell a teacher or guidance counselor.
Why is it important to give enough information but not too much?
We want people to be interested in what we have to say and not end up with more questions, but we also don't want to overwhelm them with information!
Your group is challenged to make up a fun dance during band camp, but your group wants to pick a different song. What should you do?
"I don't really love this song, but I can see you guys do, so we can pick this one."
Your friend wore shorts when the temperature is below freezing. What sarcastic comment could you make to them?
"I can see you checked the weather this morning!"
Look at Email Page 12. Is this email appropriate to send? What would the appropriate response be if they don't reply?
Yes, but could also be sent through social media. If they don't respond, it is not appropriate to send multiple follow up e-mails.
Look at Image 2. What is happening in this picture? How does each person feel? How do you know?
They are on a date. Based on his facial expression, he does not want to be there, but she doesn't seem to notice because she is putting on make up
So we are able to monitor our interactions and ensure that we are appropriately interacting with others.
You need extra time on your math test, but your teacher said you've already reached the limit. What do you say?
"I need to finish just a few more problems this afternoon in study center. Can I get the test at the start of 12th period and give it to you by the end of the day?"
Husband: What should we eat for dinner?
Wife: I doesn’t matter.
Husband: We could make hamburgers.
Wife: We could… or we could make tacos.
Husband: What about steak?
Wife: We already have the ‘fixins for tacos.
Husband: Ok… Tacos it is.
Wife: Perfect! That was easy.
Husband: It SURE was.
Identify two examples of implied meanings in this conversation.
Husband: What should we eat for dinner?
Me: I doesn’t matter. (It does matter)
Husband: We could make hamburgers.
Me: We could… or we could make tacos. (I don’t want hamburgers)
Husband: What about steak?
Me: We already have the ‘fixins for tacos. (I don’t want steak either)
Husband: Ok… Tacos it is.
Me: Perfect! That was easy.
Husband: It SURE was. (It was NOT easy. Why didn’t you just say you wanted tacos in the first place?)
Look at text situation 12. Why is this conversation appropriate or inappropriate? Would this conversation been different if it was between friends instead?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCuEORqerJ0&list=PLqJfMXCFs3fSsOgX4KoZWPvH4SxA29OQO&index=4
Watch last segment. What is the boy missing? What should he do instead?
He is not listening to his friends and is constantly trying to one-up them. He should make sure his friends feel heard.
What is self-advocacy? What is an example of self-advocacy in the classroom?
Communicating with others to let them know what you need. An example is asking for extended time on a test or assignment.