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Your group chooses a topic you don't know much about. You have an idea for a different topic, but the group wants to stick with their choice.
What could you say to share your opinion? What is one possible solution? Why might your group members prefer their topic? Can both viewpoints be valid? Why?
You have been working on an assignment for 30 minutes but still don't understand the directions. Your teacher is helping other students.
What could you say to your teacher? What is one solution? Why might your teacher expect you to try independently first?
Your partner wants to divide the work evenly, but you think you should do less because you have another major assignment due tomorrow.
How could you explain your needs? What is one fair solution? Why might your partner think splitting the work evenly is fair? Can both viewpoints make sense?
You receive a lower grade than expected on an assignment. You believe you followed the directions, but your teacher thinks you missed an important requirement.
How could you advocate for yourself? What is one possible solution? Why might you and your teacher see the assignment differently?
The student sitting next to you keeps talking while you are trying to work. They think they are being friendly, but you are having trouble concentrating.
What could you say? What is one solution? Why might the other student not realize they are bothering you? How could you explain your perspective?
Your group wants you to present first because they are nervous. You are also nervous and would prefer to go later.
How could you communicate what you want? What is a possible compromise? Why might your group members want you to go first? Is their viewpoint also reasonable?
You don't understand a math problem and your friend offers to give you the answer. You want help understanding it instead of just copying the answer.
What could you say to your friend? What is a better solution? Why might your friend think giving you the answer is helpful?
You forgot to submit an assignment because you had several projects due that week. Your teacher says late work will not be accepted.
How could you advocate for yourself? What could you ask your teacher? What is one possible solution? Why might your teacher have a different viewpoint?
Your friends want to eat at a restaurant you don't like. You don't want to ruin their plans, but you also don't want to go.
What could you say? What is one compromise? Why might your friends want that restaurant?
You planned to go to the movies with a friend, but they cancel at the last minute. They explain that something unexpected came up.
How might you feel? What could you say? What is one solution? Why might your friend have a different perspective?
You see your friends making plans for the weekend without inviting you. You aren't sure if they intentionally left you out.
What could you do? What could you say? What are two possible explanations? Why shouldn't you immediately assume they meant to exclude you?
A friend asks to borrow your favorite hoodie. You don't want to lend it out, but you're worried they'll be upset if you say no.
How could you say no respectfully? What is one solution? Why might your friend want to borrow it? Are both people's viewpoints understandable?
Your friends want to play basketball after school, but you would rather go somewhere quiet. Everyone expects you to join them.
How could you express what you want? What is a possible compromise?
Your friend cancels plans because they are tired after a long day at school. You are disappointed because you were really looking forward to seeing them.
How could you express your feelings? What is one solution? Why might your friend want to stay home? Why might you feel differently?
Your friends are making plans in a group chat, but you don't understand what everyone has decided. You don't want to ask because you're worried they'll think you weren't paying attention.
What could you say? What is one solution? Why might asking for clarification be helpful? What might your friends think about your question?
You and a friend disagree about which movie was better. Your friend says, "You're wrong," but you still prefer your choice.
What could you say? Can both people have different opinions? Why might your friend prefer their movie? What makes a disagreement respectful?
