Think it Vs Say it
I hate your haircut
Think it -- how would someone feel if we said this to them?
Describe an "acquaintance." Is this person your friend?
Evan: I'm going camping this weekend
Rashad: My favorite food is pizza
Was Rashad's response on topic?
No -- What would be an on-topic response?
You're tapping on your desk. You look up, and your teacher has a stern look on her face. Why?
She wants you to stop tapping. What should you do?
I like your shoes
What qualities do you want in a friend?
Ex: someone nice, someone who likes the same things as me, someone with a similar sense of humor
Charles: What are you doing this weekend?
Gabe: I love gym class
Was Gabe's response on topic or off topic?
Off topic. What would be an on topic response?
Your classmate has his head down on his desk and hasn't answered any questions. Does he want to work together for partner work?
Probably not. You could ask, but he might say no.
(during group work) That's a stupid idea
Think it -- what is a different way to say this?
Would you want to be friends with someone who is mean or rude to you or other people?
...
Tell me an on-topic response:
My sister was really sick this weekend.
Ex: I'm sorry to hear that
Is she okay?
Uh oh, I hope you don't get sick
You weren't listening, but now all of your friends are laughing and looking at a computer screen. What probably happened?
They were laughing at a picture, someone made a joke. What could you do?
Please stop tapping my desk, it's making it hard to concentrate
Say it
Is a friend someone you talk to a lot, or someone you don't know very well?
Someone you talk to a lot. This should go both ways
Ask a question about the topic of FOOD
Ex: what's your favorite food? Do you like McDonalds? What did you have for lunch today?
You spilled water on your sweatshirt. Your classmate says "nice shirt" while they roll their eyes. Was this sincere or sarcastic?
Sarcastic. What should you do? A. Ignore it or B. tell the teacher
This class is so boring
Think it -- how would your teacher feel/think about you? Is that the message you want to convey?
Do you need to be friends with everyone?
Nope! But we should be kind and accepting to everyone. We also need to know how to work with people we don't like to be successful in school and at a future job
How could you change the topic during a conversation?
Think of a transition: "That reminds me of..."
Wait for a pause: "Hey, did you guys hear about..."
You're looking for a seat on the bus. A few people scoot over towards the aisle or put their backpacks in a seat. Other students move closer to the window. Who should you sit with?
The people near the window. Why might someone put their backpack on a seat or move toward the aisle?