Communication
This means paying attention when another person is speaking instead of planning what you're going to say next.
What is active listening?
True or False: Trust usually develops over time.
True
True or False: You can disagree with someone and still respect them.
Answer: True
Empathy means trying to understand another person's ________.
What are feelings or perspective?
True or False: Every disagreement has to become an argument.
False
Name one form of communication that doesn't involve words.
What is body language, facial expression, or tone?
Name one behavior that helps build trust.
Examples: Honesty, reliability, keeping appropriate promises, or respecting privacy and boundaries.
Someone is talking, but you disagree with them.
Name one respectful response.
Your classmate seems unusually quiet today. Instead of assuming they're angry, what could you do?
Avoid assumptions and respectfully check in with them.
Name one thing you can do when you notice yourself getting angry during a disagreement.
Examples: Pause, use a coping strategy, lower your voice, or ask for an appropriate break.
Your friend says, "I'm fine," but rolls their eyes and crosses their arms. What communication clue suggests they might not actually be fine?
What is body language/nonverbal communication?
Someone promises to help with a group project but repeatedly doesn't show up. What could happen to trust?
Trust may decrease.
Name two behaviors that show respect during class or a group activity.
Examples: Listening, taking turns, using an appropriate tone, following directions, or including others.
A student gets frustrated during an assignment and says, "I can't do this!" Give an empathetic response.
Example: "That looks frustrating. Want some help?"
Someone cuts in front of you in line. Give a respectful response.
Example: "Hey, I was waiting here. Could you please go to the end of the line?"
Instead of saying, "You NEVER listen to me!" change the statement into an "I" statement.
Example: "I feel frustrated when I don't feel heard."
You made a mistake that affected a friend. What's one action that could help rebuild trust?
Admit the mistake, apologize, make things right, and change the behavior.
A classmate asks you not to borrow their headphones. What is the respectful response?
Accept their boundary and don't take the headphones.
What's the difference between empathy and judgment?
Empathy tries to understand someone's experience; judgment quickly forms an opinion about them.
Two students both want to use the same classroom item. Name one solution that could work for both people.
Examples: Take turns, set a time limit, share, or find another available item.
Your classmate misunderstands something you said and becomes upset. Name two things you could do to clear up the misunderstanding.
Examples: Listen, clarify what you meant, ask questions, apologize if appropriate, or speak calmly.
Why can trust take a long time to build but be damaged quickly?
Because trust depends on consistent behavior, and one serious action can make someone question whether they can rely on you.
Explain the difference between respecting someone's opinion and agreeing with someone's opinion.
Respect means allowing someone to have a different viewpoint; agreement means sharing that viewpoint.
A classmate gets angry after receiving a low grade. Give two possible reasons they might be upset without assuming you know exactly how they feel.
They worked hard, they're disappointed, they're worried about their grade, or they're frustrated with themselves.
A friend posts something online that bothers you. Instead of immediately responding publicly, name three healthier ways to handle the conflict.
Examples: Pause before responding, talk privately, ask what they meant, explain how it affected you, or ask a trusted adult for help if needed.