Body and Brain in
the Group
Size of the Problem
Thinking with
Your Eyes
Expected or Unexpected?
Superflex and the Unthinkables
100
Using your body, show how someone should look when they are "in the group."
(shoulders facing forward, body still, not too close to others but not too far)
100
A close family member has to have an operation. Is this problem small, medium, or large?
Large.
100
Eyes are like ____________. They point to what someone is thinking about.
Eyes are like ARROWS.
100
In class, you sit in your seat and listen to the teacher's instructions. Is your behavior expected or unexpected?
Expected
100
Which Unthinkable can only think of one way to do something or one way to solve a problem? This guy gets stuck on his own ideas and can't change the way he is acting.
Rock Brain
200
How do you show that your brain is "in the group?"
Eyes on the speaker, ears listening, voice quiet, following the group plan
200
You left your lunchbox in the cafeteria. Is this problem small, medium, or large?
Small.
200
True or False: If you don't look at the speaker, you might miss important information.
True.
200
The class is lining up to go to gym, and a classmate cuts in front of you. You punch her in the arm and tell her to go to the end of the line. Is your behavior expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
200
Which Unthinkable always wants to go first, will only play what HE wants to play, and might quit a game if he starts to lose?
Destroyer of Fun (D.O.F.)
300
Which Unthinkable makes someone's body roll out of the group?
Body Snatcher
300
Which Unthinkable makes small problems appear much bigger?
Magnifying Man
300
True or False: "Thinking with your eyes" means your eyes have tiny brains in them.
False.
300
You're at a restaurant with your family, and you're reading a book at the table. Is your behavior expected or unexpected? Why?
Unexpected. When you're with a group of people, especially in a restaurant, you should show them you're interested in them by keeping your brain and body in the group.
300
Name one strategy Superflex might use to defeat Glass Man.
Any of these is correct (adult judge may accept other answers): -remind himself about the size of the problem -tell himself "It's okay, I can handle this" -say, "It's not a really big deal" -use a calming tool from his super tool belt (deep breathing, heavy work, chair pushups, ask for help, etc.)
400
Why is it important to keep your brain and body in the group?
Any of these is correct: -So other people know you're interested -So you can follow the group plan -So other people will think you're friendly and cooperative -So you know what behaviors are expected
400
Name two reactions that fit a small problem.
Any of these is correct (adult judge may accept others): -Ignore it -Walk away -Tell yourself, "It's no big deal" -Take a few deep breaths or count to ten -Think about something else
400
Thinking with your eyes can help you make what kind of guess about how someone is feeling? A. a wacky guess B. a smart guess C. a random guess
B. a smart guess
400
The kid sitting next to you had egg salad for lunch and his breath smells funky. You don't say anything. Is your behavior expected or unexpected? Why?
Expected. It would hurt his feelings if you told him his breath smells bad.
400
Name something One-Sided Sid tries to make someone do.
Any of these is correct: -talk about only what YOU are interested in -make other people do everything YOUR way -interrupt when someone else is talking to talk about yourself
500
What might happen if your brain or body rolls out of the group?
Any of these is correct: -You might miss important information -You could act in an unexpected way -Other people might think you're weird or annoying -Other people might get angry or frustrated with you
500
Name a reaction that's acceptable for a very big problem.
Any of these is correct: -Cry -Hit a pillow -Go for a run -Talk to someone you trust -Ask for a hug -Draw or write your feelings down then rip them up
500
Why is it important to "think with your eyes?"
Any of these is correct: -So you know what to do -To show people you're interested in them -To help you figure out how others are feeling -To help you figure out what's happening now and what might happen next
500
For the past ten minutes, you've been telling your friend the whole story of the new Transformers movie, including all the dialogue. Is your behavior expected or unexpected? Why?
Unexpected. Your friend might want to enjoy the movie himself, or he might be bored by too much detail. You're not giving him his turn to talk either.
500
Which Unthinkable do you meet the most? What does he try to make you do? ("__________ makes me ___________ when __________.")
Answer may vary. Scoring decision should made by adult judge. Example: "Destroyer of Fun makes me call my friend a cheater when he wins at Uno."
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