Controlling your emotions
One way to control your emotions is by using…
coping strategies
Name some things that are part of a growth mindset.
Accepting challenges, not giving up, believing in yourself
If you look at people during a conversation, what is that called?
Using good eye contact
It’s raining cats and dogs. Go get your umbrella! Based on this sentence, what does it mean when it’s raining cats and dogs?
It’s raining heavily outside.
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
If you get stuck on a test or a quiz, you can…
ask for help or take a break
Name some things that are part of a fixed mindset.
Avoiding challenges, threatening others, giving up easily
Why is it important to contribute to a conversation?
To show interest towards other people.
I am very tired. Time to hit the hay. Based on this sentence, what does it mean to hit the hay?
To go to sleep
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
If you have a journal or notebook, you can…
write down your emotions
You are taking a test. You try your hardest and get through it very easily. Is this using a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?
growth mindset
You see that your friends are talking about basketball. How can you contribute to the conversation?
by saying “excuse me” asking if you want to join their conversation. Sometimes your friends might say no because they are too busy.
Don’t spill the beans. You’ll ruined your father‘s birthday surprise! Based on this sentence, what does it mean to spill the beans?
To give away a secret
When did the first iPhone come out?
2007
take a deep breath and keep trying
You are playing a new game that you got for your birthday. You avoid playing the game because it looks too hard to play. Is this using a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?
fixed mindset
If someone brings up a good topic, how could you contribute to the conversation?
You should ask follow up questions, nod your head, use good eye contact and show good listening.
Oh no! I am in hot water because I lied to my mother. Based on this sentence, what does it mean when someone is in hot water?
To get into trouble.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
the 4th Thursday in November
If you are dealing with a student that keeps annoying you, you should speak to…
your guidance counselor/psycologist
You are doing an obstacle course at the park. You try to get across all of the obstacles without giving up. Is this using a growth mindset or fixed mindset?
growth mindset
When is the best time to change the topic in a conversation?
when there is a pause in the conversation
I need to hit the books because I have a very big exam tomorrow. Based on this sentence, what does it mean to hit the books?
to study hard
What is the world’s biggest animal?
the blue whale