Constructive Criticism
What are the steps to accepting criticism
Listen actively to the situation.
Example: Ok, thank you!
Example: Can you show me? Thank you
"I love your jacket! Where did you get it from?"
Would you think it or say it?
Say it!
It's my birthday!!
It's your birthday what emotion are you feeling?
Happy! I am so excited to see what gifts I get :)
Your bed is all messed up, and your mom asked you to clean and make your bed. You decide to tell her no and she's upset.
How can you problem solve this?
I will do it now mom I am sorry
If someone likes pets what is a question you can ask?
What kind of pets do you like?
You are listening to your teacher talk about her dog. You are facing your teacher and looking at her.
Is this whole body listening?
Yes, I am using my eyes and ears!
The teacher says, "You are too loud in the library." Student: "No, I'm not! I was talking just fine, you're wrong." Did they accept constructive criticism?
NO
What should the student have done?
I think I have to fart.
Would you think it or say it?
Keep it to yourself
You lost your phone..
What emotion are you feeling?
I'm mad I can't remember where I put it
You are in your closet looking for your favorite pair of jeans but they are in the wash. But, you really wanted to wear them today.
How can you problem solve this?
Wear them tomorrow or look for another pair of jeans.
David: I went to the movies this weekend.
Jen: What movie did you see?
Was this conversation on or off topic?
On topic, Jen asked questions relating to the movie.
You are talking in a group. Where should you be facing?
I should be facing the whole group
Teacher: "Your math was wrong on your worksheet". Student: "Can you show me?"
Did they accept constructive criticism?
YES
The student accepted and said "Can you show me"
I wish we had a different teacher.
Would you think it or say it?
Think it don't say something that's not nice.
My friend went into the hospital this morning.
What emotion are you feeling?
I am sad and concerned for them
You are walking towards the bathroom but there's a line.
How can you problem solve this?
Wait your turn or go to another bathroom
Jeff: I am planning a vacation to Florida during spring break.
Caitlyn: This game is so fun!
Was this conversation on or off topic?
OFF topic.
Caitlyn should not have been talking about a game when Jeff is talking about a vacation to Florida.
When does a speaker know you are listening?
When my body is facing them and listening.
Teacher: "We can talk about Frozen after speech group" What would you say if you decide to accept constructive criticism?
Okay, I will wait until after speech to talk about Frozen!
This activity planned is sooo boring
Would you think it or say it?
Think it don't say something not nice and someone put a lot of effort into!
My dog ran away.
What emotion are you feeling?
I am sad and concerned for my dog.
You are in class and realize you left your headphones at home and you want to listen to your favorite song.
How can you problem solve this?
I can listen to my favorite song when I get home. I don't need to listen to music during class.
Sam: I lost my phone yesterday.
What can you say back to Sam? (Staying on topic)
I'm sorry you lost your phone. Where did you have it last?
Your friend is talking to you, but you turn your back to them.
Is this whole body listening?
NO
I should be facing them
Teacher: "Please throw away your garbage".
What would you say if you decide to accept this criticism?
Can you show me where I can throw away my garbage??
OR
Okay, I will throw away my garbage. Thank you!
I cannot wait for this weekend.
Would you think it or say it?
Say it!
Maybe another person is also excited for the weekend.
I'm going on vacation next week.
What emotion are you feeling?
EXCITED!
I love going on vacation.
My friend I always sit by at lunch is sitting by someone else today. I wanted to tell them a funny story so I'm upset.
How can I problem solve this?
I can sit by someone else today at lunch and tell them the story later.
Tim: I can't wait to eat lunch I'm so hungry.
What can you say to Tim? (Staying on topic)
I am so hungry too. What did you bring for lunch?
What are parts used for whole body listening?
Eyes and ears!