You are in class and a classmate keeps having loud outbursts—shouting out answers, making jokes, or reacting loudly to things the teacher says. It’s starting to distract everyone, including you, and it’s making it hard to focus on your work
Stay calm and avoid reacting to the outburst. Use respectful language if you choose to say something. Let an adult know if it continues or feels uncomfortable.
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Your teacher tells the class to work on the assignment for the rest of class, but you realize you were not listening to the instructions. What can you do or say?
Take responsibility and calmly ask the teacher to explain. If the teacher is busy, quietly ask a classmate.
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Lose 15 points!
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Double points!
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Take points!
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Go to last place!
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Other team wins 10 points!
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Go to first place!
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Win 20 points!
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Give points!
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You’re working in a group, but your partner keeps talking over you. You want to share your ideas too. What can you do and say?
Speak up by saying "“I have an idea I’d like to share too. Can I finish what I’m saying?” Use nonverbal signals like raising your hand. Suggest taking turns.
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You notice your friend got a bad grade on a test and seems really upset about it. What can you do and say?
Remind them that one bad grade does not define them. Check on them and see if they want to talk about it. Offer help studying or reviewing material next time.
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Reset all scores!
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Swap points!
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Other team loses 15 points!
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Go to last place!
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You notice your friend sitting alone at lunch and looking sad. What can you do and say?
Go over and sit with them so they don’t feel alone. Ask if they are feeling okay. Reassure them that you are there if they want to talk.
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A classmate teases you about something you like, like your favorite show or hobby. What can you do and say?
Say something like,
“It’s okay if you don’t like it. I do, and that’s fine.” Walk away and choose not to engage.
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You see your friend hanging out with others, and they seemed to stop including you in a game or activity. What can you do or say?
Approach them calmly after. Listen to their side and express how you felt without accusing. If it continues, consider widening your friend group.
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Another student in your class keeps talking out of turn, and it is often off-topic. It is very distracting to you and other peers. What would you do and say?
Stay calm and politely tell them, “I’m trying to focus right now. Can you please save your comment for later?”
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Two members of your project group disagree about how to get the work done, and the argument is stopping progress. What can you do or say?
Suggest to share ideas one at a time, suggest combining both ideas, vote as group, ask teacher for help
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During group work, one person in your group doesn’t do their share of the project, but they still want credit when it’s done. What can you do or say?
Remind them that the group depends on everyone's work. React calmly and honestly by asking everyone what part they are able to work on and if help is needed.
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A student in your class makes a joke that hurts someone’s feelings, but they say, “I was just kidding!” What can you do or say?
Speak up calmly by saying something like "I know you didn't mean to hurt anyone, but it still came across as mean."
