Communication
This skill means listening carefully and using words that show you understand the other person's feelings. What is it?
Active listening / empathetic listening
What is negotiation?
The process of talking directly to the other person to resolve a conflict.
In the T.A.L.K. strategy, what does the T stand for?
Take a time-out.
Define "conflict resolution" using the document’s wording.
"A life skill that involves solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides."
What is the name of the fish that was lost in the Disney Movie?
Nemo
Give one example of something you should NOT do during a negotiation that relates to body language or touch.
Don’t touch the other person; don’t point a finger
During negotiation, what are two things parties should share with each other to try to reach a peaceful solution?
Share feelings and expectations, wants, and reasons for those wants.
What does the A step require each person to do?
Allow each person to tell his or her side.
What is a "compromise"? Give one example that would NOT be acceptable to compromise
"When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something to reach a solution that will satisfy everyone." NOT acceptable example to compromise: breaking school rules or parental limits (e.g., agreeing to skip class).
How many players are on a basketball team on the court at one time?
What is 5?
Name two communication actions you can use during a conflict to help reach a solution (one should be verbal, one nonverbal).
Verbal: use "I" statements or explain your feelings; Nonverbal: maintain calm tone, open posture, or nodding to show understanding.
What does mediation mean? Give a brief example of someone who could act as a mediator at school.
"Resolving conflicts by using another person or persons to help reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides." Example: a trained peer mediator or school counselor helps two students discuss a fight.
For the L step, what should each person do after listening to the other’s side?
Let each person ask questions.
Define "win-win solution" in your own words and give a short classroom example.
"An agreement that gives each party something they want." Example: Two students split responsibilities so both get roles they prefer on a group project.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
What is 1776?
Explain why it’s important to tell a trusted adult if you feel threatened during a negotiation.
Because a trusted adult can stop unsafe behavior, provide support, and ensure safety; feeling threatened may require adult intervention
The lesson suggests stopping negotiations if someone feels threatened. List two other "Dos" the slides recommend during negotiation.
Dos include: Take a break if either party gets angry; stop negotiations if either party feels threatened; tell a trusted adult if you feel threatened.
describe a two-sentence conflict scenario between classmates and list how you would apply each letter of T.A.L.K. to that scenario
expected components: time-out to calm down, each speaks, ask clarifying questions, brainstorm solutions
What is "collaborate"? Use it in a sentence related to resolving a group project disagreement.
"Work together." Sentence: "The group decided to collaborate by assigning tasks and checking in to avoid future conflicts."
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
What is the mitochondria?
How might the handshake image help someone remember a positive goal for communication during conflict? Explain in two sentences.
The handshake symbolizes agreement and cooperation; it reminds students that peaceful resolution aims to restore positive relationships.
Why is brainstorming important during negotiation? Provide a short explanation tied to finding a win-win solution.
Brainstorming creates many options so both sides can find acceptable choices and increases chance of a win-win outcome.
Explain how using the full T.A.L.K. strategy could change the outcome of a past conflict.
Using T.A.L.K. adds structure: cooling off, clear sharing, clarification, and multiple solutions — often leading to better outcomes than heated arguments.
Identify and explain three vocabulary terms from the Building Vocabulary slides (choose any three of: conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, collaborate, compromise, win-win solution).
Conflict Resolution: A life skill solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides
Negotiation: Talking directly to the other person to resolve a conflict
Mediation: Resolving the conflict by using another person to help reach a solution that's acceptable to both sides.
Collaborate: Work Together
Compromise: Both sides agreeing to give up something
Win-Win Solution: An agreement that gives each person something they want.
What is Ms. Green's favorite thing to say when someone is repeating after her?
What is "I don't need an echo"?
Also acceptable, What is " I don't need backup, I'm not Chris Brown"?