Friendship
You want to talk to your friend to tell them a funny story. You walk into class and see them talking to the teacher. What should you do?
"Read the room" by noticing that they are talking to the teacher and change your plan. Tell them the story during free time/passing time when they're not busy.
You walk into class and see an adult that you have never seen before. Who might they be?
A substitute teacher
Your friend says, "I went to the arcade this weekend." What can you say to respond?
That's cool! What was your favorite game?
You over hear a student in your class swear.
"I'm telling the teacher!"
Think it
These types of behaviors cause others to have good or neutral thoughts about you.
Expected
or
Unexpected
Expected
After you greet a peer, what is the best way to continue the conversation?
Ask them a question or introduce a topic
Your brother looked in the rear view mirror and groaned, "Dad's going to kill me." You heard the siren and saw the blue flashing lights as your brother stopped the car.
What happened? Find two details from the story!
He is being pulled over.
Sirens and stopping the car.
Your mom says, "I have had a hard day." What can you say to respond?
What happened?
This activity is so boring!
Think it!
There is a new student in your class. You've already said "Hello," "How are you," and you've introduced yourself. Think of 3 different things you could say next.
1. Where did you move from?
2. Do you like being in a new school?
3. What other classes do you have?
These types of behaviors cause others to have negative or confused thoughts about you.
Expected
or
Unexpected
Unexpected
This skill is used to figure out what people around you are thinking and feeling. If you use this skill correctly, you can give a good guess about what others in the room might be thinking or feeling about you.
Option 1: What is daydreaming?
Option 2: What is "thinking with your eyes"?
"thinking with your eyes"?
I looked everywhere for him, at the park, by the dumpsters, even at the shelter. No luck. All I found was his leash at the end of our driveway. I was so sad and worried.
What happened? How do you know?
Lost his dog.
Leash and shelter.
You want to play with your sister. She says, "I want to play Heads Up" but you want to play Monopoly. What can you say to respond?
Let's compromise. First, we'll play Heads Up, then we'll play Monopoly. Does that sound ok?
I need some help on my assignment. I don't understand what I am suppose to do.
SAY IT!
Your grandma asked you to call her once a week so the two of you can chat. Think of 3 different questions you could ask her when you call her next.
1. What have you been up to?
2. What are you having for dinner?
3. What are your plans for the weekend?
You "cheese neck" an acquaintance in class because you saw him do it to his friend. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Why?
You're having a conversation with your friend, but it is time for you to leave for lunch. How could you end the conversation?
"I have to go to lunch. I'll talk to you later!"
Edwin was cooking dinner. He put meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese into a crunchy shell.
What was Edwin making? How do you know?
Tacos
Ingredients
You are having a conversation with your teacher about the spring break coming up. Your teacher is asking you questions about where you will go, what you will do and who you will be with. How do you keep the conversation going?
Option 1: Walk away
Option 2: Ask your teacher questions about his/her break
Ask your teacher questions about his/her break
You have a huge zit on your forehead
Think IT!
You didn't turn in your math homework because you didn't understand what to do. You are hoping to get some help with the assignment so you can at least turn it in late. Think of 3 different things you could say to your teacher.
1. I didn't turn in my assignment because I didn't understand it.
2. Is there a time that I could get some extra help?
3. Is it ok if I turn it in late?
You thank someone for a gift (even if you don't like it or already have it)
Expected or unexpected?
Expected
You want to join a conversation with two of your friends who are talking. What do you do?
Wait for a pause in conversation and make a connected comment or ask an on-topic question.
Carlos went to the movie theater. He waited in a long line. As soon as it was time to buy his ticket, he realized he would have to see another movie.
What probably happened? How do you know?
Movie was sold out.
Long line. Had to see another movie
Your friend says, "I can't wait to go to Florida for vacation!"
What wh question can you ask him about his trip?
1. Who are you going with? / Who are you going to visit?
2. What are you going to do in Florida? / What do you like about Florida?
3. Where in Florida are you going?
4. When will you be going to Florida? / When are you coming back?
5. Why do you go to Florida? / Why do you like to go to Florida?
This lesson is really challenging but I am glad we are learning about this!
Say IT!
Your friends are talking about playing soccer but you really want to talk about the new Mario video game. What should you do?
Talk about soccer with them and then say ask them if they have seen the new Mario video game.
You leave class early because you're bored
Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected