Expected or Unexpected?
While the teacher is giving class directions, Omar is raising his hand to ask to play a game.
Unexpected. Omar's question/comment is not on-topic.
During class, Amanda is leaning forward with her hands on her head. What does this tell us?
Amanda could be feeling frustrated or experiencing stress.
Another student 'cut' you in the lunch line (stepped in front of you).
Small problem. You could politely remind them where the line starts, or you could choose to ignore it.
I left my notebook and pencils on the school bus.
Tell your teacher. Ask your teacher or friends if you can borrow some materials today.
I walked into the bathroom and saw a student crying. I asked her if she was ok and if there's anything I could do to help.
Expected. Being kind to others is always a good thing to do.
I approached my friend Dylan as he was getting books out of his locker. He turned his back to me. What does this tell us?
Dylan may not want to talk to me right now.
My best friend and I are having a disagreement in a current events conversation.
Small problem. It's ok to have different opinions. We can have a conversation about it.
Luis made a comment about Earl in class. It was irrational and not true. What should Earl do?
Earl can tell Luis how it made him feel/ ask him to stop, or Earl can choose to ignore it.
If this continues, Earl can inform the teacher.
When Gianni walked into class, he saw another student sitting in his seat. Gianni began yelling at the student to get out of the seat.
Unexpected. Gianni could politely remind the student of his seat, or Gianni could find another seat to sit in today.
The person I'm talking to isn't making eye contact with me. What does this tell me?
The person may be feeling uncomfortable.
I'm in a group chat with classmates. Some of my classmates are saying mean things about others.
Medium problem. I may be able to solve this on my own, but I may also need some help from a teacher/trusted adult.
Amayah is working in a group during science class. The teacher gave assigned roles to everyone. One of the group members did a part of Amayah's role. She is upset about this. What's the solution?
Amayah could politely remind the group of her role. Amayah could also express this concern to the teacher privately.
The teacher asks the class to take out the assignment they were working on last class. When the teacher is done speaking, Lily raised her hand and asked for a new copy because she forgot hers at home.
Expected. Lily asked her teacher at an appropriate time and in an appropriate manner.
Rochelle was twirling her hair and looking at her phone during the group today. What does this tell us?
Rochelle could not be interested, attention is somewhere else.
I accidently spilled juice on Maria's chromebook while we were watching a video together.
Big problem. This problem will require the help of an adult.
My teacher keeps calling on me, but I don't want to participate in class. I'm feeling very sad and anxious about an issue at home.
Ask the teacher to go talk to Ms. Montanaro or your guidance counselor.
I was running in the hallway because I was excited to get to lunch today. A teacher asked me to stop and speak with them. I stopped to talk with the teacher, listened to them, and apologized for my behavior.
Running in the hallway - unexpected.
Utilizing listening skills and apologizing - expected.
When Sean talked to Malcolm, he used good listening skills. What are good listening skills?
Facing the speaker, eye contact, active listening - referencing what they said, nodding occasionally, etc..
A student says something that was unsafe (risk of harm to self or others).
Big problem. I need to tell a teacher.
Russell is very angry and upset by something Noah said about him. Russell wants to approach Noah aggressively (yell/push/hit).
Russell should NOT get aggressive with Noah. Getting aggressive will only get Russell into trouble. Russell should talk about the problem with Ms. Montanaro/ trusted adult.