What was the main problem in this story?
Marcus didn’t do his part of the project.
Why do you think Marcus didn’t do his part of the project?
He was upset about the job he got and shut down.
How might his group members have felt? Why?
Frustrated, disappointed, possibly stressed.
What could Marcus have done differently when he didn’t get the role he wanted?
Spoken up respectfully or asked to switch roles.
What does it mean when someone says “I’ve got it” but doesn’t actually do it?
It sounded confident, but he didn’t follow through.
What might the teacher do next?
Help resolve the issue or change group roles.
How do you think Emily felt when Samantha didn’t invite her?
Hurt, left out.
What clues in the story tell you that Emily was interested in the party?
She was listening quietly and later asked about the party.
Why might Samantha have said, “I didn’t think you’d want to come”?
She might have felt awkward or unsure how to handle it.
What could Samantha do to fix the situation?
Invite Emily or explain honestly.
What could Emily say to express how she’s feeling?
“I felt left out when I heard about the party.”
Was Samantha being honest or trying to avoid hurting Emily’s feelings?
Probably not completely—she might’ve been trying to soften the truth.
Why do you think Owen avoided Jason?
He felt overwhelmed or annoyed.
How would you feel if someone texted you over and over again?
It can feel like pressure or stress.
What could Jason have done differently after not getting a reply?
Wait and give space before texting again.
What does it mean when someone says “Why are you ignoring me?” — how might that make a person feel?
It sounds accusing and could hurt someone’s feelings.
