Social Skills
Working with Others
Problem Solving
Friendship
Conversations
100

Why are social skills important?

They help us have positive relationships with others and behave appropriately at different times. 

100

Name 2 ground rules for working with others

Listen to directions first, listen to group members and be open to new ideas, do your fair share of the work, stay present and on task, have a positive attitude

100

Explain how you would react to constructive criticism

Stay calm, listen, ask questions, put feedback into action

100

If you are talking to a friend and you don't agree with their opinion, what can you do or say?

"I see your point", "Tell me more about that", "why do you feel that way?", "I understand what you are saying"

100

Give an example of how you might start a conversation

"Hey, how did your game go?" "How are you doing?" "What's happening?"

200

Name 3 positive qualities you strive to be?

answers vary

200

What does it mean to be mentally flexible?

To not be stuck in one way of thinking and try something new. 

200

If you make a choice, who does it affect?

Yourself and others around you

200
Name your top 3 coping strategies

listening to music, coloring, deep breaths, meditation, yoga, chewing gum, positive self-talk, etc.

200

How can you show interest in others in a conversation?

Ask them follow-up questions, smile, nod, reflect emotions, stay on topic

300

Change the following statement into a positive one: "I'll never finish my work in time!"

I will work hard and get all my work done. 

300

What does it mean to MYOB?

Mind your own business

300

Give an example of a consequence for your actions

I get a poor grade on a quiz because I chose not to study

300

Give 3 ways to show that you are actively listening

eye contact, reflecting emotions, staying focused, asking questions, nodding and using body language

300

What is something positive you could say if your friend won 3rd place in the spelling bee, but wanted to win first. 

"Wow! You did great!"

400

Name a behavior that is respectful.

answers vary

400

Name two benefits of improving your communication skills.

helps us connect to others, allows us to share our thoughts, allows us to understand social cues, helps us get what we need

400

Give an example of an "I statement"

I feel....when you....because...

400

List 3 topics you could share your thoughts on

food, movies, pizza, games, tv shows, etc.

400

You are in math class taking a quiz. You get to a problem and it makes no sense to you. What should you do?

skip the problem, then come back to it; try your best at it, then move on.

500

When might you need to follow directions?

In class, with your parents, on a test, in a sports practice, etc.

500

What does it mean to use self-control when we speak?

Stop and think about what is in your mind before it comes out of your mouth

500

Explain what it means to "hit the pause button" when you're upset

Just stop for a few seconds to help control your reactions.

500

Give 2 examples of cell phone manners

Be mindful of what you text, don't take photos without permission, avoid over-texting, put the phone away sometimes

500

What is "small talk"?

short and brief conversations with others