Parts of Speech
This word names a person, place, or thing, like "dog" or "city."
Noun
You drop a piece of paper on the floor. Big problem or small problem? How do you fix it?
Small problem! Just pick it up!
Sticking their nose in someone's business. To find out information about someone's personal or private information. Not minding their own business.
Respecting this aspect of others' lives means allowing them to handle their own problems without interference.
Personal space
How can you show respect when someone else is speaking?
Keep your hands to yourself and not talking
This word tells what someone does, like "run" or "jump."
Adjective
You drop your entire lunch on the floor. Big problem or small problem?
Small problem - clean it up and find something else to eat.
Someone in your house is on the phone. You try to listen to what they are saying. Is that being nosy or helpful?
Nosy
Is it rude to be in someone else's business?
Yes
How can you politely end a conversation if you need to focus on your work?
" "I need to get back to my work, but let's chat later"
What is a Pronoun?
Words like "he," "she," and "they" take the place of nouns.
You fall off your bike and break your arm. Big problem or small problem? How do you fix it?
Big problem! You need to ask for help and you have to go to the hospital.
Someone is crying. You ask them "is there anything I can do to help you?" Is that being nosy or helpful?
Helpful
Your friend Shaun is late to work. You go and tell your boss and say "Shaun was late!" Are you minding your own business? Is this appropriate or inappropriate?
Not minding your own business, very inappropriate
What should you do if someone else is speaking?
Wait until they finish before speaking
This word tells us where something is, like "in," "on," or "under."
What is a preposition?
You're playing a game with your friend and you lose. Big problem or small problem?
Small problem! When we play games, sometimes we win and sometimes we lose.
Someone gets up and goes to the bathroom. You shout out "hey, what are you going to do in there?" Is that nosy or helpful?
This common saying suggests that you should not give unsolicited advice to others.
keep your opinions to yourself
Engaging in regular physical activity is considered a coping skill that is beneficial for both mental and physical health.
These words connect ideas, such as "and," "or," and "but."
conjunction
No! That's a big reaction for a small problem.
Megan had her purse sitting next to her. Her friend Jane decided to start looking through it because she wanted to know what Megan had inside of it. Is that nosy or helpful?
Nosy!
I keep telling my friend to "focus" during class. Am I minding my own business?
No!
What should you do if a friend is rude to someone in class?
That's not nice; let's be respectful