Humor
Explain the difference between laughing at someone and laughing with someone.
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Tell about a time when you showed respect to a classmate at school.
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True or False?
It is a good idea to point out the problems whenever others make suggestions or have ideas.
False
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True or False?
If you try, but can't resolve a conflict with a friend, it is a good idea to walk away and try to resolve it later.
True.
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True or False?
Interrupting is OK if you say, "Excuse me, I have a better idea."
False.
-4
Having fun is great, but there are times when it is not appropriate. Please give 2 examples of situations where it is not appropriate.
+4
True or False?
Joseph borrowed James' ruler without asking. It was OK because James is his best friend.
False.
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Henry wants to be friends with Terrell and Jack, but he has the bad habit of interrupting them whenever he thinks he has something important to say.
Pretend the player on your right is Henry, and tell that person in a respectful way how to change.
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True or False?
You haven't resolved the conflict unless you got everything you wanted.
False.
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True or False?
If a friend or sibling talks to you in a mean way, it is OK to talk to them in the same way.
False.
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Some people are just naturally more funny than others. If you aren't naturally funny, what are some other things you can do to make friends?
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Elena borrowed a board game from a friend to play with her sister. Her sister spilled hot chocolate on it and ruined it. What should Elena do?
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You and a friend are in the middle of a game of checkers, and another friend asks if she can play. What would you do?
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True or False?
When you are arguing, it is a good idea to treat others with respect even if they are not treating you with respect.
True.
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True or False?
Being s good listener is a big part of being a good friend.
True.
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A friend of yours tells funny jokes, but lately the jokes have been at the expense of another friend. Pretend the player on your right is the friend making the jokes, and tell that player respectfully why he or she should stop.
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4 kids want to use the swings at recess. 3 of the kids got there first and the fourth didn't get to use the swing. Was that fair? If not, what could the 3 kids who got there first could have done?
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Amy is working on a group project in social studies class. Amy doesn't like to argue, so she agrees with whatever the other kids say. Should she change? If so, what would you suggest?
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If you are having an argument at school, should you tell a teacher right away?
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The best way to start a conversation with new friends is to:
1)Ask them about what they like to do to have fun.
2)Say what you like to do to have fun.
-7
True or false? A good way to discourage bullies is to refuse to laugh at their mean jokes.
True.
+5
Amanda's parents gave her a present of 4 plastic bracelets. Amanda gave one to her best friend, Emily. Pick the best answer.
1) Amanda should have shared them both equally and given Emily 2 of them.
2) Amanda was a good friend and gave one to her friend.
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Louis is working on a group project. He thinks he has a good idea, but he is afraid to tell the others because they may not like the idea. What advice would you give to him?
True or False?
In any conflict situation, it is a good idea to try to think about what the other person is feeling and thinking.
True.
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Pretend that the person on your left has just asked to borrow your math book tonight, but you need it to do your homework. Tell the person that you can't lend it, in a way that won't hurt their feelings.
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