A friend says, “Okay, I need to finish my homework now,” while you’re still talking. How might your friend be feeling? What should you do next?

You’re excited to share an idea, but someone else is already talking. What should you do while waiting for your turn? How can you show you’re listening

You’re talking with a classmate, and they say, “Well, I should probably get going,” but they don’t walk away. What might they be trying to tell you? What could you say to end the conversation politely?

Your teacher announces a new rule: “No phones during class.” One student looks frustrated and says, “This isn’t fair!”. Why might the teacher have made this rule? How could the student express their feelings in a better way?

Your teacher walks into the classroom and sighs, and rubs their temples. What might the teachers' expression and body language tell you about their mood? How could you behave to help?

It was raining cats and dogs last night! It was so loud I couldn't sleep. Mom didn't hear anything and slept like a baby. I was thrilled when I woke up and it was sunny. - Raining cats and dogs? - Slept like a baby?

When telling a story to a friend, they keep staring at the clock and smiling. What might their body language and behavior tell you? How could you respond?

Tony was under the weather. His head was pounding and his stomach hurt. When asked if he was still coming to the movies he said, "I can't. I'm going to need to take a rain check". - Under the weather? Rain check?

You want to join a group of friends who are talking about a TV show you haven’t seen. What could you say to join the conversation without interrupting?

Nick is very wise. He always says, “Life is a rollercoaster. Sometimes it's good & sometimes it's bad.” Yesterday, Nick had such a bad day that he decided to throw in the towel & go to bed early. Life is a rollercoaster? Throw in the towel?

Leah asked her friend why she was feeling so blue? The friend said, "I'm just so down in the dumps. I can't motivate to do anything and I am always crying". - Feeling blue? Down in the dumps?

You’re telling a story about your pet, but your friends start looking at their phones and nodding without saying much. What might their body language and behavior tell you? What could you do to re-engage them or wrap up your stor

Your teacher announces a group project and one student groans loudly and crosses their arms. What might this reaction tell you about how that student feels about group projects?