Conversation Starters
A simple conversation starter
What is "how was your day?"
Passive communication
What is quiet, puts others needs before them, doesn't make eye contact, etc.
Name 3 people who you feel supported by
What is _______
You called your friend a mean name when you were mad, how would you apologize?
What is "I'm sorry for calling you that name when I was mad, it won't happen again"
Your friend tells one of your secrets to another person without your permission...
What is say "I feel upset when you tell people my secrets. Please keep those between us."
How you show someone you're listening
What is eye contact, nodding your head, not doing anything else while listening to them.
Aggressive communication
What is threatening, uses intimidation, interrupts, loud voice, physical aggression
Qualities of a good friend
What is honest, understanding, trustworthy, kind, etc.
Show passive body language
What is head down, shoulders slumped, no eye contact
Your teacher is making you mad, the first thing you should do is...
What is use a coping skill (deep breathing, counting to ten, asking for a break).
Someone is by themself at advisory and appear lonely, you could...
What is say "Hey are you okay? Do you want to join us?"
Assertive communication
What is confident, makes eye contact, balances your needs and others needs, communicates confidently by using "I feel" statements
2 qualities you have that make you a good friend
Show assertive body language
What is good posture, eye contact, neutral face
You don't understand what's going on in the lesson, but you're too scared to raise your hand and ask for help. You could...
What is ask a friend for help, wait until the teacher is done to ask, use positive self talk to lower your anxiety.
How to greet your teacher Monday morning
What is "How was your weekend?" "how is your morning going?"
Give an example of when passive communication might be necessary
What is during class while the teacher is talking
1 person you look up to and why
What is teacher, grandparent, parent, sibling, etc.
Describe what body language means
What your posture, facial expressions, non verbal cues are communicating.
You aren't able to solve this problem by yourself...
What is ask a friend or adult for help.
If you see someone struggling in class, you could...
What is say "do you need help on your work?" "we can do this together"
When would aggressive communication be acceptable?
What is when there is a safety concern
1 adult you can ask for help at school
What is teacher, principal, social worker, counselor, etc.
Give a compliment about a group members personality
What is you are kind, a good listener, good artist
Give an example of an I feel statement...
What is I feel _____ when you _____ I need you to _________