Complimenting
Should you say this to compliment a friend? Why?
"I don't like your shirt."
No! Saying that might make them feel sad.
Your brother is using your favorite cup that you want to use. What could you do?
Ask to switch cups (only switch if he agrees)
What category could you make with these items:
1. Lizard
2. Dog
3. Hamster
Pets
What does this idiom mean?
"I haven't heard much about that so spill the beans!"
Tell me the secret/information
How would you feel if someone cut in front of you while waiting in line for a ride at Cedar Point?
upset, mad, shocked, etc.
If you feel upset if someone did that to you, they would probably feel the same way if that happened to them.
Should you say this to a stranger? Why?
"Hey! I think your shoes are cool!"
Yes! That is an expected quality to compliment.
Mom and dad told you that you're leaving the library in 5 minutes, but you don't want to go yet. What could you do?
Ask to stay a little longer and give a reasoning why
What category could you make with these items?
1. Apple
2. Mango
3. Banana
Fruit or Food
What does this idiom mean?
"I'm feeling under the weather"
How would your brother feel if you told him he is fun to hang out with?
Good, happy, etc.
Should you say this to a stranger? Why?
"Excuse me, I need to pass by you."
Yes! Asking them to move over is better than pushing into them.
Your friend wants to watch a scary movie, but your favorite show is on. What could you do?
Figure out a plan so that you can watch your show and movie (times may vary).
What category could you make with these items?
1. Train
2. Bus
3. Boat
Types of transportation
What does this idiom mean?
"I don't want to know what happened before the meeting! I want to know what happened after. Cut to the chase!"
Get to the point.
How would your mom feel if you said, "I hate you!"?
Sad, upset, hurt, etc.
Should you say this to a friend? Why?
"Your food looks and smells gross!"
No. Just because they are eating something you don't like doesn't mean you have to eat it too.
What else could you say instead?
You don't like dinner that your dad made. What could you do/say?
Talk to him individually (don't cause a scene) and ask if you could make something different to eat.
What category could you make with these items?
1. Ball
2. Orange
3. Globe
Items that are round
What does this idiom mean?
"I get to see my cousin once in a blue moon."
Rarely
How would you feel if your friend keeps talking about the same thing over and over again.
Boredom
Should you say this to a friend when playing a game?
"haha I'm gonna beat you! You're so bad at this game!"
No. Winning and losing are both part of how games work. It would be mean to taunt someone about it.
Mom told you to do something you don't want to do. You went to your bedroom and slammed the door. What should you have done instead?
Explain why you don't want to do that task
Ask to do something different instead
Do the task anyway
Make a game out of it
etc.
What category could you make with these items:
1. Broccoli
2. Tree
3. Frog
Things that are green
What does this idiom mean?
"Thanks for letting me play, but I'm ready to throw in the towel."
Give up or quit
How would you feel if you kept messing up while playing a game?