Solve the Problem
You forgot your pencil and class is starting. What could you do?
Ask your teacher or a classmate.
You don't know what page the class is on. What could you ask?
What page are we on?
Your friend is smiling and laughing while telling you a story. How are they probably feeling?
Happy/Excited
Your friend says, “I went to the movies yesterday.” Ask a follow-up question.
What movie did you see?
You need help opening something. What would you say?
Can you help me?
You don't understand the directions for an assignment. What should you do?
Ask teacher for clarification/help
You missed school yesterday and don't know what work you missed
“What assignments do I need to make up?”
Someone keeps looking at the clock while you're talking to them. What might that mean?
They may need to leave/be in a hurry.
Someone says, “I got a new puppy!” Ask a follow-up question
What kind?” / “What's its name?
Someone is standing in your way and you need to get past them
Excuse me, can I get by?
Your Chromebook isn't working, and you need it to complete your assignment. What could you do?
Tell the teacher and ask for help/a different device
Your teacher explains an assignment, but you still don't understand what you're supposed to do.
“Can you explain the directions again?”
You keep talking about your favorite game. Your friend gives short answers and keeps changing the subject. What might they be communicating?
They may not be interested/want to talk about something else
Your classmate says, “We had a basketball game last night.” Keep the conversation going.
Did you win?” / “How did you play?
You disagree with your classmate's answer during group work.
I see it differently. I think…
Your group members are talking over you and you haven't gotten to share your idea. What could you say?
Can I share my idea?” / “Can I have a turn?”
Your friend looks upset but hasn't said anything.
Are you okay?” / “Do you want to talk about it?”
You make a joke and your friend suddenly gets quiet and looks away. What should you do?
Check on them/apologize if the joke hurt them.
Someone tells you they went on vacation over the weekend. Give a comment AND a question.
That sounds fun! Where did you go?”
Your teacher is talking too quickly and you're having trouble following the lesson.
Could you slow down or explain that again?
You studied for a test but received a much lower grade than expected. What's an appropriate next step?
Talk to the teacher, ask what you missed, and ask how you can improve.
You're working with a partner who keeps rejecting your ideas. You want to understand why without starting an argument
Can you tell me why you don't think that idea will work
During group work, one student hasn't spoken and everyone else is making decisions. What could you do?
Ask for their opinion/include them in the discussion
Your friend is talking about something you don't know much about. How can you keep the conversation going?
Ask them to explain/tell you more about it
Your friend keeps making a joke about you that you don't think is funny. You want them to stop without starting an argument
I know you're joking, but I don't like that. Can you please stop