Your teacher gives you four instructions for completing an assignment. What could you do to help yourself remember all four instructions?

Unlike his timid brother, who rarely spoke to anyone, Alex was confident and enjoyed meeting new people. What does timid mean?

What are three elements you should include when retelling a story?

Auditory Directions: “Before you go to lunch, give this paper to your teacher and put your homework in your backpack.”

At lunch, Carlos walks over to a table where several classmates are sitting. He asks if he can sit with them. One student says, “We're saving these seats,” even though there are several empty chairs. What might Carlos think or feel? Why?

Tell me three things a good active listener should do when someone else is speaking.

During class, Maya is giving a presentation. While she is speaking, Jake whispers to the student next to him and laughs. Maya looks at Jake and then becomes very quiet. What might Maya be thinking or feeling? Why might she feel that way?

The new student was unfamiliar with the school. In other words, she did not know the building or the routines yet. What does unfamiliar mean?

Auditory Directions: After gym, bring your water bottle to class and return the basketball to the equipment room."

You tell your partner, “We need to meet by the gym after school.” Your partner responds, “Wait…where are we meeting again?” What should you do?

During a basketball game in gym, Sam keeps missing shots. One teammate says, “Maybe you should just stop shooting.” What might Sam think or feel? Why?

You are telling a classmate about an assignment. Your classmate says, “I’m not really sure what you mean.” What could you do to repair the communication breakdown?

You are explaining something to a classmate. They keep saying “What?” and asking you to repeat yourself. How can you tell they may not understand?