You tell a joke in Language Arts, but no one laughs. They seem confused. Later, in Math a student asks you to tell the same joke. They ask you again. Why do they want you to tell the joke to the class?

You really want to make new friends this year. To prepare yourself, you make a mental list of the 3 most important friendship skills to remember. What 3 would you put on the list? Why?

What are some of the pros and cons to labeling one person a “best” friend?

When someone gives you an appropriate compliment, is it most likely they mean it? Why?

Frankie is known for being one of the richest kids in school. You wear a new shirt from the thrift store. Frankie starts complimenting your shirt loudly over and over, and looks to see if the class is listening. What is Frankie really tryin

When you approach Saniaya to compliment her new braided hair, she is rolling her eyes, turning her body away and crossing her arms. What does her body language mean?

Is copying how the cool kids dress, act and speak going to make you popular? Why or why not?

Since you were little, your cousin has been your best friend. Your cousin makes new friends, and begins talking and dressing differently. Why is your cousin doing this?

True or False: If someone compliments you, they are always being kind and truthful.

Your friend is crying because someone called her “bird legs”. You don’t think this is worth crying over. What should you say to your friend?

Leandre, the head of the basketball team was found in the bathroom forcing himself to throw up his lunch. He admitted he does this after most meals. Why do you think Leandre has been engaging in this behavior?

Alicia, the school’s popular girl gets her eyebrow pierced. To look like her you get your eyebrow pierced too. She accuses you of copying of her. What do you say in return?