GESTURES
What can you assume if the person who is speaking to you is pointing at you.
They are angry.
Your friend is at her desk crying. What can you do?
Bring her a tissue. Ask her what's wrong.
You are walking towards an elevator and an older person walks up with you. What do you do to be polite?
Let them walk in the elevator first. Ask them what floor they are going to so you can push the correct button for them.
If you are talking to a friend and he has is not looking at you. What can you assume?
He is not interested in what you are saying or is not paying attention.
Your did not complete your homework and earned a zero, so your grade is lowered.
Ask the teacher if you can turn it in late for a late grade. Be sure to write down your assignments in your daily planner so you don't forget.
Mom wants you to get granola bars at the grocery store. You walk in but don't know where they are. What do you do?
Ask someone who works there. Look at the signs for a food that is similar to granola bars and check in that aisle.
Directions for what to do if you are late to school.
When you arrive at school check in at the front office to let them know that you are here and to get a pass to go to class. 3. Go to your classroom. 4. After class ask your teacher what you missed because you were late.
Your best friend's birthday is coming up. What are some things you can do for their birthday?
Tell them happy birthday on their birthday. Ask if they want to hang out or go for dinner for their birthday (you need to offer to pay). Bring them a small gift.
What can you assume if the person you are speaking to keeps looking at his watch?
His is in a hurry. He needs to be somewhere else soon.
You are cleaning the dishes and you accidently drop a plate and it breaks.
Go immediately to your parents and tell them what happened. Offer to help clean up the mess.
Your teacher is giving directions for an assignment and you do not understand. What can you do?
Wait for her to give the instructions, raise your hand and ask for clarification.
How do you know if you need to come to school on Friday?
Directions to tell your friend how to get to your house.
Give them your address so they can use Waze, Maps, etc.
What can you assume if your friend is sitting by himself at lunch not talking to anyone?
He is upset about something or he wants to be alone. How do you know the difference?
You are playing a game with your friend and you decide you no longer want to play. You are bored.
Ask your friend if there is a different game he wants to play. Come up with some other options.
You are reading a book and there are words you do not understand.
Highlight the words you do not understand. Look for context clues in the sentence. If you still are unsure, look up the words to find definitions.
Directions for what to do if you see a fight at school.
Get help immediately; either the closest teacher or someone from the office. Do not get out your phone to film it.
Your friend asks if you can come over this weekend to play video games. You've never been to their place before. What are 2 things you can ask them?
Where do you live? What time should I come? Do you want me to bring anything?
What can you assume if you are walk into your classroom and your teacher stops talking and looks at you.
She is upset that you have interrupted.
You walk into the cafeteria and all of the seats are taken at the table you where you want to sit.
Select a different table to sit.
There is a group of kids on the basketball court when you arrive to play. You do not know them, but it is the only court. What are your options?
You can ask them if you can join the game. You can wait until they are done and then play. You can leave and find another court.
Directions for what to do if another student is harassing you or making you feel uncomfortable.
1. Ask the student if they would please stop. 2. Let the teacher know that the student is bothering you. 3. The teacher will determine how the student should be disciplined if the problem continues.
Your friend that you sit with at lunch is gone today. What do you do?