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100

Ms. Caputo is teaching a math lesson. She says, "Get out your pencils" Daniel takes out his pencil and quietly waits for the next direction. 


Did Daniel show expected or unexpected behavior?

What is Ms. Caputo thinking about Daniel?

Daniel is showing expected behavior. 

Ms. Caputo could be thinking "Daniel is paying attention to me" 

100

Alex and Rachel are walking out to recess. They are walking in the hallway. Rachel says "Hey Alex, let's race to the door!" 

Is Rachel showing expected or unexpected behavior?

What could Alex be thinking?

Rachel is showing unexpected behavior. 

Alex might be thinking "Running in the hallway is against school rules. What if I get in trouble?" 

100

Rachel is in the cafeteria. Her friend tells her that Harry Styles is coming to visit Bayville Intermediate. Rachel is so excited that she jumps up on the table and screams. 

Did Rachel show expected behavior or unexpected behavior?

What is Rachel's friend thinking? 

Rachel is showing unexpected behavior. 

Her friend is thinking "OMG we're going to get in trouble" 

100

Maya walks on the bus and notices that there is an empty seat next to Daniel. She asks Daniel "Can I sit here?" Daniel says "Sure!" and moves over to let Maya sit down.

Is Daniel's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might Maya be thinking?

Daniel's behavior is expected

Maya might be thinking "I'm glad I found a seat!" 

100

Rayan is in science class, and his class is doing an experiment. His teacher says "Only complete Step 1". Rayan is so excited that he completes Steps 1, 2, and 3.

Is Rayan's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the science teacher be thinking?

Rayan's behavior is unexpected. 

The science teacher might be thinking "Rayan didn't listen to the directions" 

200

It’s time to pack up to go home. Tapy pushes Tomas out of the way to get to her backpack. 

Did Tapy show expected or unexpected behavior?

What is Tomas thinking about Tapy?

Tapy showed unexpected behavior. 

Tomas might think "That was so rude" 

200

There is a new student in 5th grade. At recess, Tomas sees him playing by himself on his very first day. Tomas goes up to him and says, "Hi, I'm Tomas. Want to play soccer with us?" 

Did Tomas show expected or unexpected behavior?

What could the new student be thinking?

Tomas showed expected behavior. 

The new student could be thinking "I'm feeling so nervous today. It's so nice that Tomas invited me to play."

200

Santiago is waiting in the lunch line. Suddenly, Harrison cuts in front of him to get lunch.

Is Harrison's behavior expected or unexpected?

What is Santiago thinking? 

Harrison's behavior is unexpected!

Santiago could be thinking "That's not fair!" 

200

It is early in the morning and Athena T is on her way to school. She is singing her favorite song very loudly. Everyone around her looks very confused.

Is Athena's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the kids around her be thinking?

Athena's behavior is unexpected. 

The kids might be thinking "It's so early! Why is she singing?" 

200

Harrison is playing the trumpet during band practice. Rachel tells him "You sound great!"

Is Rachel's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might Harrison be thinking?

Rachel's behavior is expected. 

Harrison might be thinking "I'm so glad she likes my music!" 

300

Ms. Caputo drops a stack of papers on the ground, and they scatter everywhere. Rayan and Athena C. help her pick them up. 

Did Rayan and Athena C. show expected or unexpected behavior?

What is Ms. Caputo thinking about Rayan and Athena? 

Rayan and Athena C showed expected behavior. 

Ms. Caputo could be thinking "My students are so kind" 

300

Harrison and Rayan are playing soccer during recess. Harrison grabs Rayan's shirt while going for the ball. He says "Get out of my way!"

Is Harrison's behavior expected or unexpected?

What could Rayan be thinking? 

Harrison's behavior is unexpected. 

Rayan could be thinking "Hey, don't touch me!" 

300

Maya has tuna fish for lunch. Athena C thinks that the tuna smells really bad. She tells Maya "Ew, don't sit next to me with that tuna fish!"

Is Athena's behavior expected or unexpected?

What could Maya be thinking? 

Athena's behavior is unexpected.


Maya could be thinking "That's so mean!" 

300

Tomas is laying across three seats. The bus is starting to get crowded as more students are picked up.

Is Tomas' behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the other kids on the bus be thinking? 

Tomas' behavior is unexpected

The other kids might be thinking "Hey, he's taking up too many seats!" 

300

Daniel kicks the soccer ball out of bounds during Gym class. When his gym teacher asks, Daniel says "Santiago kicked the ball, not me!"

Is Daniel's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might Santiago think?

Daniel's behavior is unexpected. 

Santiago might think "That wasn't me! I didn't do anything!" 

400

Ms. Caputo says, "For free time, you can draw or read to yourselves" Santiago takes out his Chromebook. 

Did Santiago show expected or unexpected behavior?

What could Ms. Captuo be thinking?

Santiago showed unexpected behavior. 

Ms. Caputo could be thinking "Did he hear me? He's not following my directions." 

400

The recess monitor blows her whistle to line up. Santiago keeps shooting hoops on the basketball court.

Is Santiago's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the recess monitor be thinking? 

Santiago's behavior is unexpected. 

The recess monitor might be thinking "Did Santiago hear me? Why is he ignoring me?" 

400

Rayan spills chocolate milk all over himself. Tapy goes to get some paper towels and says "I'll help you clean this up"

Is Tapy's behavior expected or unexpected?

What could Rayan be thinking?

Tapy's behavior is expected. 

Rayan could be thinking "Tapy is a really good friend for helping me clean up my mess" 

400

The bus arrives at school and Rayan stands up to get off. He passes the bus driver and says "Have a great day!" The bus driver smiles and says "You too, Rayan!"

Is Rayan's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the bus driver be thinking? 

Rayan's behavior is expected

The bus driver might be thinking "Rayan is so polite" 

400

During Art, Daniel colored outside of the lines. Athena C. raises her hand and tells the art teacher "Daniel colored outside of the lines!!" 

Is Athena's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might Daniel be thinking? 

Athena's behavior is unexpected. 

Daniel might be thinking "Hey! Mind your own business!" 

500

Maya and Athena T. are having a conversation. Maya is talking about her weekend, and Athena starts talking about Christmas. 

Did Athena show expected or unexpected behavior?

What could Maya be thinking?

Athena is showing unexpected behavior. 

Maya could be thinking "I'm confused, why is she talking about Christmas?" 

500

Maya and her friends are hanging out on the playground equipment. Athena T comes over and asks "What are you guys doing? Can I play?" Maya says "Get out of here"

Is Maya's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might Athena be thinking?

Maya's behavior is unexpected. 

Athena might be thinking "That was so rude" 

500

Alex and Athena T are having a conversation at lunch. Alex keeps talking and talking about Roblox. He is talking so much that Athena doesn't have a chance to speak!

Is Alex's behavior expected or unexpected?

What could Athena be thinking? 

Alex's behavior is unexpected

Athena could be thinking "He's hogging the conversation! He doesn't care what I have to say!" 

500

Harrison and Athena C are bored on the bus, so they decide to have a dance party. They get out of their seats and dance up and down the aisle.

Is their behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the bus driver be thinking? 

Their behavior is unexpected

The bus driver might be thinking "They better sit down! It's dangerous to stand up while I'm driving!" 

500

During Library, Tapy is telling her friends a funny joke. She is speaking very loudly. The librarian looks over at her and frowns.

Is Tapy's behavior expected or unexpected?

What might the librarian be thinking? 

Tapy's behavior is unexpected. 

The librarian might be thinking "Her voice is way too loud for the library"