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You’re in the lunch line, and you really want to talk about your favorite obscure anime, but the kids in front are talking about the Salina South football game. Do you: A) Interrupt with anime facts, or B) Put it in the Vault and ask who won the game?
A) Interrupt with anime facts, or B) Put it in the Vault and ask who won the game? (Answer: B)
100: You tried to make a joke, but nobody laughed and it’s quiet. What’s your "Jedi Recovery"?
Answer: "Well, that was a swing and a miss. Anyway...")
"Sith" (bully) is making fun of a kid for wearing a Star Wars shirt. What is a "Low-Key" shield move?
(Answer: "I think it's cool, man. Did you see the new episode?")
Replace the "Dead-End Transmission" "I'm fine" with "Question Fuel."
(Answer: "I'm fine, just ready for the weekend. You doing anything fun?")
100: What species is Chewbacca?
Answer: Wookiee)
You think a kid's haircut looks "goofy." In the Midwest, we use "The Filter." Instead of saying that, what is a "Neutral Transmission" you can say if you have to speak to him?
Answer: "Hey, what's up?" or nothing at all.)
You accidentally said something a little too loud or "extra" and your friends look embarrassed. How do you "Recalibrate"
(Answer: "Ope, my volume's too high. Let me turn that down.")
You see a kid who gets bullied sitting alone at lunch. The "popular" table is laughing at him. What is your "Mission"?
(Answer: Go sit by him and ask a "Fuel Question" about his day.)
A kid says he likes "sketching." What are two "Scan Questions" to keep him talking?
(Answer: "What do you like to draw?" and "How long have you been doing it?")
What are the small, hooded scavengers on Tatooine who find R2-D2?
Answer: Jawas
You are bored in Social Studies. You have a really funny joke about a meme that has nothing to do with the lesson. If you "Transmit" it now, is it a Jedi move or "Static"?
(Answer: Static—it’s the wrong frequency/timing.
Someone says, "Why are you being so weird?" How do you respond without getting mad or "Dark Side"
(Answer: "My bad, I'm just hyped today. What were we talking about?")
A bully tries to get you to join in on making fun of an "awkward" kid. How do you use "The Force" to say no? (
Answer: "Nah, he's chill. I'm not into that.")
You're talking to a kid who is being bullied. He is giving one-word answers because he's nervous. How do you show "The Light Side"?
(Answer: Stay patient, ask about his interests, and don't walk away immediately.)
300: This protocol droid is "fluent in over six million forms of communication."
(Answer: C-3PO)
ou are at a school dance. It’s awkward. You want to say "This is cringe." How do you "Re-program" that transmission to not sound like a hater?
(Answer: "At least the snacks are okay," or "Have you seen [Friend] around?")
You realized you’ve been talking about Minecraft for 10 minutes and the other kid hasn't said a word. How do you "Hand over the Comms"? (
(Answer: "I just realized I'm talking your ear off. What have you been playing lately?")
An awkward kid says something "glitchy" and a bully says "You're a loser." How do you "Deflect the Bolt"?
Answer: "He’s just joking around, leave him alone. Hey [Kid], tell me more about [Topic].")
400: The "Double Link": Connect a story about your dog to a question about the other person.
(Answer: "My dog was acting crazy this morning. Do you have any pets at home?")
What is the real name of "Baby Yoda"?
(Answer: Grogu)
Since you're on 4 hours of sleep, these 500-level questions are designed to be "The Boss Level." These are the toughest scenarios because they require the boys to handle high-pressure social moments at Salina South.
Copy and paste these directly into your slides:
Category 1: The Filter (The "Vault") - 500 Points
The Mission: You are in a group project. A kid who is "awkward" suggests an idea that is actually pretty bad and won't work. You really want to say, "That's a stupid idea."
Jedi Task: How do you use the "Re-Program" move to be honest without being a "Sith"?
Winning Answer: "I see what you're thinking, but I'm worried it might be too hard to do. What if we tried [New Idea] instead? What do you think?"
Why it's 500: It requires correcting someone without crushing their confidence.
he Mission: You realize you just accidentally said something "Static" (awkward/mean) that actually hurt someone's feelings. You didn't mean to, but the vibe in the room just turned "Cold."
Jedi Task: What is the "Master Recovery" to fix the relationship?
Winning Answer: "Ope, I just realized that sounded really mean. I didn't mean it that way, and I'm sorry. Can we reset?"
Why it's 500: Owning a mistake is the hardest move for a 6th-grade boy.
The Mission: Your "cool" friends are all laughing at an awkward kid behind his back. They want you to tell a joke about him to join in.
Jedi Task: How do you "Shield" the kid without losing your friends?
Winning Answer: "Eh, I don't know, he's actually alright once you talk to him. Anyway, did you guys see what happened in the gym earlier?" (The "Pivot" move).
Why it's 500: It requires standing up to peer pressure, which is the "Ultimate Dark Side."
Category 4: Question Fuel (Hyperdrive) - 500 Points
The Mission: You are paired up for a project with a kid who has a hard time talking. He just stares at the floor and says "I don't know" to everything.
Jedi Task: Use the "Force Probe"—ask three different types of questions to find his "Frequency" (what he likes).
Winning Answer: 1. "Do you like drawing or typing better?" 2. "What's the worst part of this project so far?" 3. "If we could change the topic to anything, what would you pick?"
Why it's 500: It shows true leadership—not giving up on a teammate who is struggling.
What kind of droid is Chopper from Star Wars Rebels?
Answer: C1-series astromech)