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Your coach is going over a new play, but you didnt hear everything that he said. What can you do?

Discuss

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Your partner in a group project is giving directions, but they're unclear. How do you ask for more information?

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 10 points!

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thief

Give points!

You work on a costume project with a classmate. He comes up with all the colours but hasn't asked for what you like. What can you do?

Ask if you can have a choice of another colour. Ask if the costume can have both of your favourite colours, not just his.

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Your classmate is whispering while giving instructions, and you can't hear them. What's the best way to ask them to repeat?

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Your teacher asks you to answer a question. You can guess but you are not sure it is correct. What can you do?

Make a guess - Say "is it _____?" - it's ok to make a mistake and learn what the answer is.

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A friend doesn't understand your explanation. How could you rephrase it?

Use simpler words. Repeat the message. Write/type it or show on your phone

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You're in a noisy cafeteria and can't hear what your friends are saying. What can you do to improve communication?

Let them know you cant hear well because it's too noisy. Ask them to repeat slowly.

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You're watching a video in class, but the sound is muffled. What strategies could you use to understand the content?

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Your teacher asks you to do something. You have done it, but she didn't say it and tells you not to find excuses. You think that's rude. What can you do?

Let them know how you feel without shouting back - "I feel disrespected when you say that" / "That is hurtful/hurting. I need some time away".

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You misheard what your teacher said, but you dont want to interrupt. What could you do?

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You didn't understand what a word means in a conversation. What can you say to ask for clarification?

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You are explaining something in class, and your friend looks confused. How can you check if they understand?

Ask for confirmation by asking questions. "Is my last point clear?", "Do you want me to repeat?"

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thief

Give points!

fairy

Take points!

fairy

Take points!

lifesaver

Give 15 points!

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You give directions, but your mum misinterprets what you say and has now made a wrong turn. How do you fix the misunderstanding?

Be patient. Let them know we might need to pull over and stop the car at the side and plan.

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