🎥 After the Video
A video explains how social media affects teen mental health.
👉 Initiate a comment.
Answer Example:
“Social media can make people compare themselves a lot, which might hurt their confidence.”
Topic: School dress codes
👉 Give an opinion comment
Answer Example:
“I think dress codes can sometimes be unfair depending on how they’re enforced.”
A student sits alone at lunch scrolling their phone.
👉 Comment
Answer Example:
“They might feel left out or just prefer being alone.”
Topic: Favorite music
👉 Add a comment
Answer Example:
“I like music that helps me relax, especially after a long day.”
Topic: Social media break
👉 Comment + question
Answer Example:
“I think taking breaks from social media can help mental health. Have you ever tried it?”
A video shows a student balancing school, work, and sports.
👉 Ask a thoughtful question.
Answer Example:
“How does he manage his time without getting overwhelmed?”
Topic: Working in high school
👉 Ask a question
Answer Example:
“Do you think working during school helps build responsibility or just adds stress?”
A friend gives short answers and avoids eye contact.
👉 Ask a question
Answer Example:
“Are you okay? You seem kind of off today.”
Topic: Weekend plans
👉 Ask a follow-up question
Answer Example:
“What are you planning to do, or are you just relaxing?”
Topic: Group project conflict
👉 Initiate + solution-oriented question
Answer Example:
“I think we’re not all on the same page. How can we divide the work more fairly?”
A documentary shows climate change effects in California.
👉 Make a comment AND ask a question.
Answer Example:
“It’s scary how fast the environment is changing. What are some realistic ways people our age can help?”
Topic: College vs. trade school
👉 Comment + question
Answer Example:
“Trade school seems like a faster way to start a career. What do you think makes one better than the other?”
A classmate gets a bad grade but laughs it off.
👉 Comment + question
Answer Example:
“They might actually be upset but hiding it. Do you want help studying next time?”
Topic: Future careers
👉 Comment + question
Answer Example:
“I’ve been thinking about going into healthcare. What made you interested in your career choice?”
Topic: Failing a test
👉 Empathy + question
Answer Example:
“That must be frustrating. Do you think it was the material or the way you studied?”
A video explains AI replacing jobs.
👉 Start a discussion.
Answer Example:
“I think AI could be helpful, but also risky. Do you think it will create more jobs or take them away?”
Topic: Cancel culture
👉 Start a balanced discussion
Answer Example:
“I think people should be held accountable, but cancel culture can go too far. Where should the line be?”
A group project member stops participating.
👉 Start a respectful conversation
Answer Example:
“I noticed you haven’t been as involved—everything okay, or is there something we can help with?”
Topic: Stress in school
👉 Expand conversation
Answer Example:
“School stress can build up fast. What do you usually do to manage it?”
Topic: Big life decision
👉 Deep conversation starter
Answer Example:
“Making big decisions can feel overwhelming. What factors are you considering the most?”
A TED Talk discusses failure leading to success.
👉 Connect it to real life and invite others in.
Answer Example:
“I feel like failure is actually necessary to grow. Has anyone here learned something important from failing?”
Topic: Moving out after high school
👉 Deep discussion starter
Answer Example:
“I feel like moving out right away depends on financial stability. What factors do you think matter most?”
A friend cancels plans last minute multiple times.
👉 Initiate deeper conversation
Answer Example:
“I’ve noticed you’ve been canceling a lot lately—are you dealing with something?”
Topic: Life after graduation
👉 Lead a group discussion
Answer Example:
“I think everyone has different paths after graduation. What are your goals right now?”
Topic: Identity and future
👉 Advanced discussion initiation
Answer Example:
“I think people change a lot after high school. What kind of person do you want to become?”