Perspective Taking
Your partner has been quiet the whole time during group work. When the teacher asks if everything is okay, your partner says, “Yeah,” but still doesn’t talk.
Give two examples of what your partner might be thinking.
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Possible answers: he is upset that he didn't get to work with his best friend, he doesn't know how to do the project and is embarrassed to ask
You say something to be funny to your friend. Your friend tells you that it hurt their feelings. What should you say?
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Possible Answers: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings
After you turn in your assignment, you realize you did one of the problems wrong. What should you do?
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Possible Answers: Explain to the teacher you realized you answered a problem wrong, ask if you can redo it, let it go because it was only one problem
A friend starts talking to you about what they had for dinner last night - meatloaf. This conversation is not very fun but you want your friend to feel like you care. List 3 things you could say to your friend to continue the conversation.
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Possible Answers: I like meatloaf, I hate meatloaf, what is meatloaf, it sounds like you didn't like it, you should have fed it to the dog
A classmate asks you a question during work time. You don’t answer for a long time, then finally say, “Never mind.”
Give two examples of what they might be thinking:
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Possible answers: That was rude of him to not answer me, I guess I won't ask him questions anymore.
A group member chooses an idea you don’t agree with. What should you say without sounding rude?
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Possible answers: That's a good idea but I was thinking...., My idea is ... I wonder if we can put them together.
A classmate breaks a rule during work time, and the teacher is nearby. What should you do?
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Possible answers: Start by ignoring them especially if it's not bothering you, if it's affecting you ask them to stop, tell the teacher if they continue to disturb you.
Your grandma asks you what you are learning at school. You think this conversation is boring but you don't want to be rude to your grandma. What 3 things could you say to add to the conversation?
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Possible Answers: I am learning how to read, I just learned about planets yesterday, what was your favorite thing to learn in school?
A classmate is laughing and talking with friends, but when the teacher walks by, they suddenly get quiet and serious.
Give two example for what they might be thinking when the teacher walks by.
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Possible Answers: this topic isn't appropriate for school, let's stop talking about this so we don't get in trouble, the teacher we are talking about is coming.
You are talking with 2 friends about a movie you saw this weekend. One of your friends starts interrupting and talking over you. What could you say to get your turn back respectfully?
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Possible Answers: Oh, I wasn't done sharing yet
Everyone partners up in PE class but you are left without a partner. What should you do?
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Possible Answers: Look for anyone else without a partner, ask to join a partner group, ask the teacher for help.
Your teacher asks you what you did over the weekend. You didn't do anything fun and don't feel like talking about it but you don't want to hurt your teachers feelings. What 3 things could you say to keep the conversation going?
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Possible Answers: I didn't do a lot but I did get to sleep in, What did you do this weekend, this weekend wasn't very fun but next weekend I get to go to Nickelodeon Universe.
A student switches seats without being asked.
Give two examples they might be thinking.
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Possible Answers: I can't do my work when the students next to me are talking, I don't like it when people kick my chair, I hope I don't get in trouble for moving seats.
You're friends are playing football at recess and ask you to join. You don't really enjoy playing football. What could you say to kindly decline their invitation?
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Possible Answers: I'm going to go play tag with ... today, maybe tomorrow, I don't really like football, I am not very good at it.
You are feeling restless in class and it's hard to focus. You really need a break but it's not in your schedule. What should you do?
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Possible Answers: Ask the teacher if you can take a break, use a coping tool at your desk like a fidget, move to the standing desk
In science class we are learning about blood. The teacher tells us to talk to a partner about what we have learned. Blood grosses me out and makes me feel uncomfortable but I know I am okay and should do what my teacher asks. What are 3 things you could say about blood to your partner?
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Possible Answers: Any facts about blood they know, I don't really like thinking about blood, it grosses me out!, What did you learn about blood?
You tell a joke to a friend. The friend walks away without laughing or saying anything.
Give two examples the friend might be thinking.
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Possible Answers: That was a bad joke, that joke was not funny, I don't get it, Why does he keep telling the same joke over and over.
A friend asks you a question that you think is about a video game but you aren't sure. You are confused what they are talking about. What could you say to understand?
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Possible Answers: I missed what you are talking about, can you tell me again. Are you talking about ...., Wait, I'm confused. What are you asking?
You walk into class late. You see students are at their desk working quietly. You are not sure what you should be doing. What can you do to figure it out?
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Possible answers: look at what students are working on and take it out if you have it, quietly ask the teacher for a copy
Your friend starts talking to you about his cousin at lunch. You don't even know his cousin so this conversation is boring. But you know his cousin is important to him and he just saw him this weekend. List 3 things you could say to continue the conversation?
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Possible Answers: What is your cousins name? What did you do with him this weekend? He sounds like a fun guy!