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I was excited to go to the football game on Friday. Before I started to walk up the bleachers, I got some popcorn from the concession stand. As I was walking up, I tripped over a step and dropped my popcorn on the ground. Many people saw.
How did this make you feel? What would you say or do?
Your parents bought you a new computer for your birthday. You have been trying to set it up for over two hours but can't figure it out. You're becoming more and more frustrated.
What is the problem? What are some possible solutions?
My mom packed me leftovers from my favorite dinner for lunch. When I went to open it at the table, I noticed some kids looking over at me. They made a disgusted face and turned away.
How would you feel? What could you say or do?
One morning at school you are tired and begin to fall asleep in class. Your teacher called on you to answer a question but you were dozing off. Your teacher knows you were dozing off and was trying to make sure you take responsibility.
How would you feel? What would you do? How can you prevent this from happening again?
You're at a basketball game and only pay a little bit of attention. The stadium got quiet when your teammate was about to shoot the ball. He didn't make it, but you thought it was the other team. You shout a loud "WOO!" and everyone stares.
How would you feel? What do you say or do?
Our teacher asked us a question about the lesson today. I raised my hand to answer because I enjoyed the lesson and felt confident in my answer. When I answered the question, the teacher said I was wrong. Many students around me laughed.
How did this make you feel? What would you say or do?
Your dad asked you to clean your room before he got home today. He just got home and you didn't clean your room.
What do you do or say?
When I was walking in the hallway, someone bumped into me and knocked my water bottle out of my hand. It rolled across the floor to the other side of the hallway. They didn't even say sorry.
How would you feel? Why would you feel that way?
I'm sitting with new friends at lunch who are in my after-school club. I want to make conversation with them, but it's hard to do that with new people.
How would you feel? What topics could we brainstorm to use at lunch with new friends?
When I was in class, we learned a new math lesson. I tried to practice the math problems at home when doing homework, but they were very difficult and frustrating. We have a quiz in two days.
How would you feel and why? How can you get help in this situation?
You notice that during your science test, your classmate is looking over at your paper. They keep trying to get your attention and it seems like they need help. Your teacher catches you looking at them and assumes you are the one cheating.
What could you do or say? How would you address your classmate?
