Starting Off Right!
You walk into the classroom in the morning. What do you say to your teacher?
a. Good morning!
b. Hi, Ms. Konstantaris!
A friend asks you, "What did you do this weekend?"
a. Example answer: I went to the park. I played volleyball with my sister. What did you do this weekend?
You need a pencil! What could you say?
Can I borrow a pencil please?
Oh no! You accidentally interrupted someone while they were speaking.
Sorry! Go ahead.
Your friend is quiet and looking down.
Your friend might be sad or upset!
You're meeting a new classmate for the first time! What should you say?
Hi! I'm ____. What's your name?
Your friend says, "I love pizza!"
Example answer: I love pizza, too. I really like veggie pizza. What do you like on your pizza?
A friend asks to borrow colored pencils.
a. yes you can!
or,
b. not right now! I'm using them.
Someone mumbled something and you didn't hear them.
Can you say that again?
Your friend says, "I'm fine!" They sound upset and cross their arms.
Example: You sound a little upset. Do you want to talk?
Another teacher walks into the classroom.
Good morning/afternoon, Mr./Ms. ____!
Example answer: Me too! I love going to the beach in the summer. Do you like going to the beach?
You want to join a game with your friends.
Hi! Can I join your game?
I disagree!
Your friend keeps looking at the clock while you are talking. What could it mean?
They may need to leave.
How would you greet a friend at recess?
Hi, ____!
Your friend says, "I just got the new Super Mario Kart!"
Example answer: "That's cool! I love Super Mario. Do you like it?"
You want to join a game of basketball, but they're in the middle of a match.
Example answer: Excuse me, can I join when you are done with this round?
Your friend is talking about their favorite subject in school. You say that you can't wait to go home and play your new Super Mario Kart. What should you do?
Go back to their topic and ask them about it!
You choose two games in a row. Your friend says, "Whatever!"
Example: Do you want to choose this time?
A new student joins your group. They look nervous.
Example: Hi, ____! I'm ____. We're painting right now. Do you like painting?
A classmate says, "I don't like math class. It's so boring."
Example answer: Math can be hard. What don't you like about it?
Your teacher is explaining a topic, but you don't understand.
After raising your hand, you say: "When you're done, can you explain number 2 again?"
You're talking about Minecraft, but your friend keeps interrupting you to talk about their birthday.
Example answer: "When is your birthday? What are you going to do?"
You drop something. Your friend says "Wow, great job," in a sarcastic tone.
Example: "It was an accident. I'll clean it up."