Friendship
You want to talk to your friend to tell them a funny story. You walk into class and see them talking to the teacher. What should you do?
"Read the room" by noticing that they are talking to the teacher and change your plan. Tell them the story during free time/passing time when they're not busy.
Someone in class next to you is tapping their foot over and over, you want to scream! What do you do?
Ask them politely to please stop tapping their foot.
Your friend says, "I went to the arcade this weekend." What can you say to respond?
That's cool! What was your favorite game?
You over hear a student in your class swear.
"I'm telling the teacher!"
Think it
These types of behaviors cause others to have good or neutral thoughts about you.
Expected
or
Unexpected
Expected
(Give an example)
After you greet a peer, what is the best way to continue the conversation?
Ask them a question or introduce a topic
You have asked a peer in class to stop making weird noises in class. They haven't stopped. What do you do?
Tell the teacher
Your mom says, "I have had a hard day." What can you say to respond?
What happened?
This activity is so boring!
Think it!
These types of behaviors cause others to have negative or confused thoughts about you.
Expected
or
Unexpected
Unexpected
(Give an example)
This skill is used to figure out what people around you are thinking and feeling. If you use this skill correctly, you can give a good guess about what others in the room might be thinking or feeling about you.
Option 1: What is daydreaming?
Option 2: What is "thinking with your eyes"?
"thinking with your eyes"?
A group of friends wants to skip class and meet in the hallway to chat. You want to go, but know that you shouldn't. What should you do?
Politely decline and let them know you need to stay in class and that you have work to catch up on.
You want to play with your sister. She says, "I want to play Heads Up" but you want to play Monopoly. What can you say to respond?
Let's compromise. First, we'll play Heads Up, then we'll play Monopoly. Does that sound ok?
I need some help on my assignment. I don't understand what I am suppose to do.
SAY IT!
A teacher comes over to help you with your work but you feel you already know how to do it.
Big Problem
Huge Problem
Medium Problem
Small Problem
Small Problem
Why?
You're having a conversation with your friend, but it is time for you to leave for lunch. How could you end the conversation?
"I have to go to lunch. I'll talk to you later!"
You are frustrated about a homework assignment, but you are embarrassed to raise your hand in class to ask for help. What should you do?
Ask the teacher for help after class
Email the teacher to meet during office hours
Speak to the teacher assistant for support or the counselor or school social worker
You are having a conversation with your teacher about the spring break coming up. Your teacher is asking you questions about where you will go, what you will do and who you will be with. How do you keep the conversation going?
Option 1: Walk away
Option 2: Ask your teacher questions about his/her break
Ask your teacher questions about his/her break
You have a huge zit on your forehead
Think IT!
You thank someone for a gift (even if you don't like it or already have it)
Expected or unexpected?
Expected
You want to join a conversation with two of your friends who are talking. What do you do?
Wait for a pause in conversation and make a connected comment or ask an on-topic question.
A friend asks you if he can copy off of your homework sheet. What should you say? Do?
"I am sorry but I worked hard on this and I am not supposed to let others copy off of my work."
"I already turned it in" (Use a White lie)
Your friend says, "I can't wait to go to Florida for vacation!"
What wh question can you ask him about his trip?
1. Who are you going with? / Who are you going to visit?
2. What are you going to do in Florida? / What do you like about Florida?
3. Where in Florida are you going?
4. When will you be going to Florida? / When are you coming back?
5. Why do you go to Florida? / Why do you like to go to Florida?
This lesson is really challenging but I am glad we are learning about this!
Say IT!
You are placed with a student you don't prefer in a group project.
Hugh Problem
Big Problem
Medium Problem
Small Problem
Small/Medium Problem
Why?