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During a history test, Connor puts his pencil down, exhales loudly and puts his head in his hands. What are 2 things Connor could be thinking?
1. I'm tired
2. I don't understand this test
3. This test is really hard
4. This test is so annoying
You pull out your lunchbox and take out a sandwich. You say, “Yay, peanut butter and jelly again.” What are 2 things you could be thinking?
1. I like peanut butter and jelly
2. Sarcastic. I hate peanut butter and jelly
At the end of math class, Jamie quickly gathers her things together and rushes out as soon as the bell rings without saying goodbye to anyone. What are 2 reasons why Jamie might have rushed out of math class so quickly?
1. Jamie had some sort of emergency
2. Jamie had some place he needed to be
3. Jamie was upset about something and wanted to leave quickly
At the dentist’s office, the person sitting across from you keeps fidgeting and checking their phone. What are 2 reasons the person might be acting this way?
1. They are nervous about going to the dentist
2. They are expecting an important call or text
3. They are nervous about something unrelated to the dentist
Your English teacher hands back your essay on Romeo and Juliet. She tells you, “You definitely wrote something unexpected.” What are 2 things her comment could mean?
1. You did a good job and wrote something creative or original
2. You did a poor job and wrote didn't follow the directions or wrote about something off-topic
Maria is working on a group project with her friends in biology. Everyone is talking about how to divide up the work. Maria lets out a loud sigh and leans back in her chair. What are 2 things her loud sigh could mean?
1. Maria is tired
2. Maria is annoyed about something related to the group project
3. Maria is annoyed about something unrelated to the project
You wave at James as you walk into class, but he doesn’t wave back. What are 2 reasons why James doesn't wave back?
1. James is angry with you about something
2. He's distracted or thinking about something else
You are putting the finishing touches on your drawing in art class. Another student walks by and comments on your drawing, saying, “Wow that’s interesting.” What are 2 things the other student’s comment could mean?
1. They like your drawing
2. They're being sarcastic and they're making fun of your drawing
While explaining the rules of a board game to your friend, Alex, you notice him staring at you blankly without saying anything. What are 2 reasons Alex might be doing this?
1. He's confused about what you are saying
2. He's distracted and thinking about something else
You’re waiting in line at Starbucks, and the person in front of you keeps looking over their shoulder at you. What are 2 reasons why the person might keep looking back at you?
1. They are someone familiar and they recognize you
2. You are doing something that is annoying them like standing too close, talking too loudly, etc.
3. They think something about you is interesting (your clothes, your hair, etc.)
While walking to class, you accidentally bump into another student. The other student tells you to “Hey, watch where you’re going.” What are 2 things their comment could mean?
1. The other student is concerned about your safety and wants you to be careful
2. The other student is being aggressive and is threatening you
During a group project in English, you are explaining what topic you think your group should write about. Jason crosses his arms and looks at the floor while you’re talking. What are 2 reasons Jason could be doing this?
1. Jason is cold
2. Jason is distracted and thinking about something else
3. Jason is upset about something