Your parents don't like your friends. They think your friends are a bad influence and tell you not to hang out with them. You still want to hang out with your friends .
Example: You only hang out with your friends while other adults, like your parents or a teacher, are around
10
Your best friend wants to always talk on the phone after school. You have a ton of homework today and know that you won't be able to do it if you talk on the phone tonight. You know your friend's feelings will be hurt if you don't talk.
Example: You call your friend after you finish your homework if its not too late
5
Two friends invite you to a birthday party. They both really want you there. However, the birthday parties are at the same time on the same day.
Example: Ask each friend when they plan to open presents and go to ach party for that part
10
You want to go to a movie with a friend, but your parents say you are too young to go to the movies by yourself.
Example: Your parents come with you, but you ask them to sit away from you and your friend
15
You are working on a group project. One of your group members doesn't contribute because he doesn't feel like she's being listened to. You know that whenever you ask your group member for an answer, its wrong.
Example: You ask your group member how she's getting her answers. Then, show your group member how to find the correct answers
20
Mr. Caldwell says everyone at Forest Lake has to wear school uniforms. You don't like this because you want to wear whatever you want.
Example: Bring a change of clothes to school so you can change out of your uniform right away after school
15
You know you focus and work better while listening to music. During independent worktime, you pull out headphones and listen to music. Your teacher asks you to put away your headphones because your music is distracting others.
Example: You ask your teacher if you can work outside the classroom or away from other students so your music doesnt distract them
15
You want to watch youtube in class because you're waiting for other students to finish their work. Your teacher says youtube isnt allowed in class.
Example: You find something else to while others are finishing, like writing or drawing
10
Your teacher tells you that you have to stay after school in order to finish a math test. You know that you can't stay after school because if you miss the bus, you won't have a way to get home
Example: You ask your teacher if you can finish up the test during 5th hour tomorrow or come in on Friday to finish the test
20
Your best friend wants to hang out this weekend, but you are grounded by your parents.
Example: You ask your parents if you can call your friend or have a video call with them
15
You are really hungry and are having trouble focusing on schoolwork. You brought a snack, but know your teacher won't let you eat in class
Example: You ask your teacher if you can step into the hallway or flex space to eat your snack and then come back to class
10
You love soccer. You really want to tell your teacher about the soccer game you saw last night. When you get your teacher's attention, he says "please don't talk to me about soccer again"
Example: talk to your teacher about something else. Then, talk to another student about soccer or write you thoughts down in a journal
