Verbal/Nonverbal Language
Verbal language involves the words we say
True
Your friend wasn't invited to another friend's party. What would you say/do?
Make plans with them for another day, ask friend if he/she can come, not go to party and hangout with friend,
What does it mean to be mentally flexible?
Go with the flow, okay if things don't go as planned, willing to do things/work with others even if you don't prefer it, have an open mind, etc.
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Speak up for yourself, ask questions, state your wants/needs, etc.
What are some things to consider when choosing conversation topics?
Their interests, environment, current events, how much time you have, shared interests, etc.
Nonverbal language is not as important in conversations
False
Someone you don't really know is getting made fun of on the bus. What would you do/say?
"Don't listen to them, you are a great person", "I know how it feels to be bullied and I'm here for you", tell bullies to stop, tell the bus driver, etc.
Name a time you have shown flexibility this week
Worked with someone new, changed the time of dinner/a movie/etc., did something a teacher asked me to even if I wasn't planning on it/didn't want to, helped parents with something, etc.
How else can you self-advocate if you aren't comfortable speaking up in class?
Stay before/after class or school, email teacher, set up a time to meet with teacher
What is a follow-up comment or question?
Questions or comments you make to find out more information about what your conversation partner said
False
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
You were planning to relax during study strategies but your teacher wants you to help a classmate. You REALLY don't want to. A. Ask the teacher if another student can help B. Help them but only for half the period C. Help them for as long as it takes D. Help them but sigh and use a rude tone of voice so they know you are annoyed
C
What are three different things you can say/ask if you need extra help in a class?
I don't understand this, can you explain this a different way, can you repeat what you said, I was listening but I still don't understand, Can you help me with this one problem, Can you please help me, etc.
What's a good question to ask to start a conversation? A. What did you do last night? B. Do you like music? C. What is your favorite sport? D. All of the above
D.
Verbal and nonverbal language are both important ways to communicate
True
You friend just failed his/her test they studied hard for. What are two things you can say?
I'm sorry you failed, I can study with you next time, I'm sure you tried your hardest, Let me know if there is anything I can do to help, etc.
Your teacher assigned groups for a big group project and you don't like the students in your group. What is one thing you should do/say and one thing you shouldn't do/say?
SHOULD: do your best to get along with the group, contribute to the project an even amount, keep an open mind and try to get to know group members better, help group out when you can
SHOULDN'T: refuse to work, work independently while everyone else works together, beg the teacher to switch groups, whisper things under your breath, etc.
You won't learn, problem could get worse, might get more frustrated, etc.
What might someone think/feel if you only respond with one word answers?
Confused, upset, ignored, you don't want to talk, you are avoiding them, you are being rude, etc.
Difference between verbal and nonverbal language
Verbal involved our words, nonverbal involves communicating through facial expressions, body posture, tone/pitch, etc.
Said sorry, actively listened, brainstormed solutions to their problem, invited someone to sit with you at lunch/be in your group, help a teacher when they seemed stressed, help you parents clean, etc.
You were planning to do something fun tonight and now your parents need you to babysit your younger siblings. How would you feel and what would you say/do?
Feel: Frustrated, angry, sad, Annoyed
Do/Say: Babysit siblings, Babysit them but play videogames/on your phone the whole time, make fun plans for another night when you know your parents won't be busy
Name a time you have advocated for yourself.
School, home, friends, community, etc.
What might someone think/feel if you only talk about yourself?
Annoyed, frustrated, won't want to talk to you, will think you don't care about them/learning about them, etc.