Smart Guess Vs Wacky Guess
Expected vs Unexpected
Random questions
What does that mean?
Whole body listening
100

Mikey told you he got teased on the bus on the way to school, failed his Math test, fell down during PE and had to go to the nurse and then got sick after lunch and had to go home. You say that Mikey had very bad day at school. Is that a SMART guess or WACKY guess?

SMART guess. To have all of that happen to one person during one day could certainly cause it to be a very bad day.

100
You call your friend over and over and over and leave a message each time they don't answer. Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
UNEXPECTED behavior. One message is enough to let your friend know you called. If there is something extremely important that you need to share, you can tell the person taking the message (or say in the message you leave on voicemail) that it is important for your friend to call you back.
100
Your friend sits with you at lunch and comes over to your house to play after school. Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
EXPECTED behavior. Friends enjoy each other and want to spend time doing things together.
100
Your grandpa gives you $10. As you walk away you hear him ask, "Didn't you forget something?" What does grandpa mean? a) You forgot the money. b) You forgot to say "thank you." c) You forgot to tell me where you're going.
B. When someone gives you something, it is expected that you say thank you in acknowledgement. Grandpa's question is his clue to help you remember that a thank you is needed.
100

William’s teacher was giving directions for how to do math problems. William was scribbling on his paper. His feet were swinging back and forth under his desk. Was William using whole body listening?

No

200
The sun is shining and there are no clouds in the sky. The radio reports that it is going to be a beautiful day. Susie is on her way out the door to catch the bus for school. She thinks she needs to bring the umbrella because it will rain. Did she make a SMART guess or WACKY guess?
WACKY guess. The sun is shining and there are no clouds in the sky. Even the radio is reporting that it should be a beautiful day. Susie has made a WACKY guess by thinking it will rain when no signs are indicating this.
200
Someone asks you to leave them alone but you keep bothering them anyway. Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
UNEXPECTED behavior. If someone asks you to leave him alone, it is EXPECTED that you would walk away. By continuing to bother him, you are using UNEXPECTED behaviors and causing others to have weird thoughts about your behavior.
200
Mary has her graded science test on her desk and she is sitting tall with a huge smile on her face. She received a good grade. Is this a SMART guess or WACKY guess?
SMART guess. She is sitting tall because she feels proud of her accomplishment. She has a smile because she is happy she did well on the test.
200
You ask some of the boys if you can join their basketball game. One of them says, "Our teams are even right now." What does the boy mean? a) You can be on my team b) We don't have enough players c) We don't need another player right now
C. When the boy says that the teams are even, he is telling you that if you were to join in, the teams would become uneven and it would give a team an unfair advantage.
200

Cindy is in class listening to her teacher speak about birds. She is very interested and is sitting tall in her desk facing the teacher with her hands clasped together on top of her desk. Her feet are under her desk and still. She is listening closely and thinking about how to answer the questions. When she figures an answer out, she raises her hand. Is Cindy using whole body listening? How do you know?

Yes. Cindy has a quiet body and has her attention focused on what the teacher is saying. She is listening with her brain and heart by trying to come up with answers to the teacher's questions. Her teacher recognizes that she is using whole body listening and has good thoughts about Cindy.

300
It is Tuesday morning. Matthew and his brother have left their house and are walking toward the end of the street. Both boys have backpacks and lunch boxes. Susie thinks Matthew and his brother are on their way to school. Is this a SMART guess or WACKY guess?
SMART guess. Susie knows it is a school day and the boys are headed to the bus stop. They have backpacks and lunch boxes which they need for school.
300
You see your friend on Monday morning and start a conversation with him by asking him what he did over the weekend. Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
EXPECTED behavior. When you see your friends, it is an expected behavior to talk about what happened over the weekend or the previous night especially if you know someone did something really exciting.
300
You are sitting at the table in a small group and the person sitting next to you is tapping his fingers and stomping his feet. Is he using whole body listening? What tells you this?
He is not using whole body listening. His fingers and feet are not still. He needs to practice keeping his feet and fingers still to show he is using whole body listening.
300

Your class is going on a field trip. Your teacher goes over the rules and says, "Please remember to use your whole body listening skills." What does your teacher mean? a) Remember what group you're in.                b) Remember to have fun. c) Make sure you are giving you best attention and doing what is expected of you.

C. Being a whole body listener means you are following the rules and expectations the teacher or adult has set.

300

The teacher is smiling at her class. Each student is facing and looking at her with quiet feet, hands, mouth and body listening to what the teacher is saying. Hands go up to answer the questions being asked with thoughtful answers. Is the class demonstrating whole body listening? How do you know?

Yes, the class is using whole body listening. Their bodies are quiet, with their eyes on the teacher. Their thoughtful answers show they are thinking about and caring what the teacher is saying. The teacher is smiling because she has good thoughts about her class.

400
After school on Tuesday, Jan puts on a pink leotard with tights and ballet shoes. Matthew thinks Jan is going to ballet class. Did Matthew make a SMART guess or WACKY guess?
SMART guess. Ballerinas wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes when dancing. Since it is a weekday afternoon, it is a SMART guess to think she is going to a ballet class.
400
A fellow student is talking about the new puppy he got and you say "Wow, that's cool!! What kind of dog did you get?". Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
EXPECTED behavior. By asking what kind of dog he got, you are showing that you are listening with both your brain and heart. You are not only thinking but also caring about what he is saying by asking a question that shows you were listening. Your friend will be really happy to answer the question.
400
Jason’s aunt is serving homemade chocolate pie for dessert. Before she gives Jason a piece, she asks, “What’s the magic word?”. What does it mean? A. Do a magic trick to get pie, B. Be polite and say "please", or C. Say thank you before you get pie?
B. It is an EXPECTED behavior to use manners and say "please" when asking for something. Jason's aunt is giving him a cue to use his manners by asking "what's the magic word?"
400

The teacher tells you to get in groups of two to read. You go to join your friends and one says, "We already have two people in our group." What does this student mean? a) Someone else is sitting there.  b) We'd like you to join us. c) We already have the number of people needed for our group.

c

400

Kenny is standing in line outside of the art classroom waiting to go in. He is jumping up and down to peek into the windows. He does not hear the teacher asking him to stop because he is also singing very loudly. Is Kenny using whole body listening? How do you know?

No. Kenny is not listening with his body, ears or mouth. His body should be still and facing forward, his mouth should not be making any noises and his ears should be listening for any directions being given. Kenny needs practice with whole body listening.

500
Michelle has her bathing suit and flip flops on, is carrying a towel and a bag with a radio, sunscreen and a book. Susie thinks Michelle is going to the library. Did Susie make a SMART guess or a WACKY guess?
WACKY guess. Michelle is going somewhere where she will be swimming like a waterpark, the beach or a pool.
500
You see your friend George wearing his clothing inside out-you know this because the tags are on the outside of his clothing and you can easily see them. Is George doing an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
UNEXPECTED behavior. We wear our clothing the right way with tags on the inside.
500
You are talking to your friend while the teacher is teaching her lesson. Is this an EXPECTED or UNEXPECTED behavior?
UNEXPECTED behavior. Speaking while the teacher (or anyone else) is speaking makes it difficult for others to hear the teacher. You are causing others to miss out on important information being shared. Your conversation is best held on the playground or during lunch.
500

Alyssa did not study for her spelling test. She played video games instead of studying. When she did not pass the test, her teacher said, “Alyssa, you didn't use your time wisely.” What does her teacher mean? A. Alyssa’s teacher does not like her., B. The teacher made the test too hard. C. Alyssa did not make good choices and study for the test.

C. Because Alyssa chose to not study, the grade she got was the result. Her teacher may not have known Alyssa played videos, but she knew Alyssa did not study and therefore got the grade she deserved. Now Alyssa knows to make a better choice next time.

500

Zoey's eyes and body are facing the teacher but she is thinking about her new kitten. She cannot wait until after school to play with her new pet. When the teacher calls on Zoey to answer a question, she has to say "I don't know." Was Zoey being a whole body listener? How do you know?

No. Although Zoey's body was quiet and her eyes were looking at her teacher, she was not listening with her ears or brain. She was daydreaming. Zoey needs to remember to use her ears and brain to listen to her teacher when she is teaching a lesson.

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