Conversations
Is this a good way to start a conversation? "Hi, my name is Jack. What is your name?"
Yes (especially if meeting a new person)
What does one of the letters stand for in a SMART goal?
Specific
Measurable
Action Plan (or Attainable)
Realistic
Timely
Name your current emotion
...any emotion (e.g., sad, happy, angry, frustrated, content, excited)
Does this conversation stay on or go off topic?
James: What did you get for #5 for math?
Mark: Did you see the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie yet?
Off-topic
What are two ways that you can continue a conversation?
1. Ask a question
2. Answer a question
3. Make a comment
4. Ask for more information
What part of a smart goal does this question align with:
How do you know you can accomplish this goal?
R
Realistic
John arrives at school five minutes late. Once he gets to his first class, he realizes that his homework that he finished last night is not in his backpack. What two emotions John might be feeling
frustrated
angry
upset
sad
irritated
annoyed
How do you determine the topic of a conversation?
Figure out the main idea of what is happening AND consider if there was set instructions for the conversation or not (relevant to school)
Finish this conversation appropriately (Eliza can decide if appropriate or not)
Jessica: Hey, Mark
Mark: Hi
Jessica: What are you planning to do for recess today?
Mark: Probably going to play basketball
...What can Jessica say next?
...appropriate response that includes: asking a question, answering a question, making a comment on topic, asking for more information
What part of a SMART goal does this cover:
"By the end of the semester"
T Timely
Name one thing you can do to help yourself when feeling overwhelmed.
Journal, talk it out, distract, take a deep breathe, do what needs to be done...
1. What is the main topic of this conversation. 2. What should be the main topic
Teacher: Now please talk to your partner about your main take-away from the story.
Joe: Did you read the story?
Cam: Nah. Did you hear about what happened at lunch?
Joe: Yes, I can't believe that she threw food on the floor.
Cam: Seriously
1. What happened at lunch
2.main take-away from the story
Define small talk and give at least 2 examples of appropriate small talk topics for two middle school students who are not close friends and are at school
small talk is polite conversation between people in different social occasions. Topics should be uncontroversial, something anyone could discuss
-classwork
-weekend/night plans
-how the person is doing
When setting a SMART goal, it is also helpful to create a __________ to help complete the goal and decide how to ___________ when achieving the goal.
PLAN
CELEBRATE
Name one strategy you could use to manage feeling angry
1. take deep breathes
2. Count to 10
3. Take a break
4. Go on a walk
5. Talk to a trusted person
6. Use a fidget
7. Tell yourself it will be okay or to calm down
...
For the following, is it (1) on or off topic (2) what is the main topic (3) what can Sarah say next
Sarah: I just am not sure what to do.
James: About what?
Sarah: This assignment is just so hard, I don't know how to do it.
James. Well, maybe I can help you.
1. On topic
2. Assignment being hard
3. Sarah could say....
Name at least 3 of the 4 skills steps of listening
Looking at the person who is talking (face the person, some eye contact)
Think about what is being said (show this by nodding, saying “mhm”
Wait your turn to talk
Say what you want to say (ask questions in response, express feelings & ideas)
Describe all 5 part of a SMART goal for any goal you might have.
...Eliza will determine if you cover:
Specific
Measurable
Action Plan
Realistic
Timely
You are using your chromebook during class and the teacher tells you to put it away. You are irritated. What is one thought you might have? What is an action you might do?
THEN give an example of a way you could change your thoughts, feelings, or actions to make it better
Eliza will decide
Give 3 appropriate, on-topic examples of what Aniyah can say next to continue the conversation
Aniyah: Hey, how are you?
Katie. I'm okay.
3 examples Eliza approves