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?
Maya may feel embarrassed, distracted, or frustrated because Jake is talking and laughing while she is presenting.
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?
Carlos might feel rejected, embarrassed, or left out because he was told he couldn't sit there despite there being empty seats.
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?
Sam might feel embarrassed, frustrated, or discouraged because the teammate's comment suggests that Sam isn't good at the game.
Tell me three things a good active listener should do when someone else is speaking.
Look toward the speaker. Face the speaker. Keep your body/body language calm and appropriate. Do not interrupt. Wait until the person is finished before respond
What are three elements you should include when retelling a story?
Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution; Beginning, Middle, End
Your teacher gives you four instructions for completing an assignment. What could you do to help yourself remember all four instructions?
Repeat the directions, visualize them, write them down, ask for clarification, focus on the speaker, repeat each step to yourself.
Your teacher is explaining something complicated, and you realize that you missed part of what she said. What could you do?
Ask the teacher to repeat it, ask for clarification, ask a specific question, summarize what you heard and check if you understood correctly.
Auditory Directions: “Before you go to lunch, give this paper to your teacher and put your homework in your backpack.”
What are the two things you need to remember?
Auditory Directions: After gym, bring your water bottle to class and return the basketball to the equipment room."
What are the two things you need to remember?
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?
A. Knowing something very well B. Not knowing something C. Being excited about something
Unlike his timid brother, who rarely spoke to anyone, Alex was confident and enjoyed meeting new people. What does timid mean?
A. Confident B. Shy C. Friendly
