Why did his friends get quiet?
They didn’t know how to respond—it was awkward.
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Marcus didn’t do his part in a group project, which upset his classmates and created tension.
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Noah told a joke about Mia in a text, but the joke hurt Mia's feelings and she became upset with Noah.
What could Marcus have done differently when he didn’t get the role he wanted?
Spoken up respectfully or asked to switch roles.
What could Jason have done differently after not getting a reply?
Wait and give space before texting again.
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Emily felt left out after overhearing classmates talk about a birthday party she wasn’t invited to.
Why did she avoid Noah the next day?
She felt upset or embarrassed.
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.
How did Lily’s joke affect Maya?
She felt embarrassed and upset.
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Samantha got a haircut and after getting mixed reactions from her classmates, she felt self-conscious.
What does this story tell us about solving small problems?
Friends can help remind or support each other.
How might his group members have felt? Why?
Frustrated, disappointed, possibly stressed.
What could Emily say to express how she’s feeling?
“I felt left out when I heard about the party.”
What is the main idea of this story?
Tariq forgot his homework but got help from a friend to fix the problem.
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A joke in a group text hurt Mia’s feelings even though Noah didn’t mean to upset her.
How would you feel if someone texted you over and over again?
It can feel like pressure or stress.
What did Carlos mean by “Must’ve been nice without me”?
He was being sarcastic because he felt excluded.
What could Carlos have said to explain how he felt in a more honest way?
“I wish I had been there. Sounds like it was fun.”
Do you think the friend was telling the truth? Why or why not?
Maybe not—she might have been covering up for forgetting to include Sarah.
What could Samantha do to fix the situation?
Invite Emily or explain honestly.
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Jason texted Owen too many times, which made Owen uncomfortable and caused him to avoid replying.
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Lily made a joke about Maya during lunch, but it hurt Maya’s feelings and caused a rift in their friendship.
How do you think Emily felt when Samantha didn’t invite her?
Hurt, left out.
What should his friends do next to include Carlos?
Reassure him, include him in the next game.
How do you think Samantha felt when people whispered and laughed?
She felt uncomfortable or unsure.
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Tariq kept forgetting his homework, so his friend Julia offered to remind him to bring his homework to school.
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Sarah felt left out at lunch and wasn’t sure if her friends were being honest.
What might the teacher do next?
Help resolve the issue or change group roles.
What do you think the teammate meant by “maybe next time we’ll all get a turn”?
It was a hint that Jacob didn’t let others help—possibly a sarcastic remark.
What clues in the story tell you that Emily was interested in the party?
She was listening quietly and later asked about the party.
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Jacob took over a group boat-building project and his classmates were unhappy that he didn't work well with the rest of the group.
How did Carlos feel when his friends talked about the game?
Left out, jealous.
Why might people whisper about someone’s new look?
They might not know how to react or were being rude.
What did Samantha’s friend do that was helpful?
Her friend reassured her and gave her a compliment.
What was the main problem in this story?
Marcus didn’t do his part of the project.
How can Lily repair the friendship?
Apologize sincerely and don’t make similar jokes again.
What does it show when someone looks down and mumbles?
He felt embarrassed or guilty.
How do you think Sarah felt when she didn’t have a spot?
Sad, left out, or confused.
What is the main idea of this story?
Jacob didn’t work well with others, and it affected how the project turned out.
Why did Julia offer to help?
She wanted to be helpful and supportive.
Why didn’t Mia reply in the group text?
She didn’t think it was funny and may have felt hurt.
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Sarah's friends did not save her a seat at the lunch table and she wasn't sure if her friends left her out on purpose or not.
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Carlos felt excluded after seeing photos of his friends at a game he didn’t know about and responded with sarcasm.
What could Jacob do differently next time?
Ask for ideas, let everyone help, and be more of a team player.
Why were Jacob’s teammates annoyed?
He wasn’t working as a team—he was taking over.
What does “just a joke” really mean? Does it always make things better?
Trying to avoid blame—but it doesn’t undo the harm.
Why did Maya avoid Lily after gym class?
Her feelings were hurt.
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.
Why did Sarah say, “It’s okay,” even if she didn’t feel okay?
To avoid conflict or because she didn’t know what to say.
What did Noah not understand about his joke?
He didn’t realize it hurt her feelings.
Was Samantha being honest or trying to avoid hurting Emily’s feelings?
Probably not completely—she might’ve been trying to soften the truth.
What is the main idea of this story?
Samantha felt unsure about her haircut when others reacted unkindly.
Why do you think Marcus didn’t do his part of the project?
He was upset about the job he got and shut down.
What did the student mean by “bold choice”? Was it kind or sarcastic?
It was probably sarcastic and not kind.
What social rules might apply when texting a new friend?
Don’t send too many messages too fast—give the person time to respond.
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 could Sarah do if this keeps happening?
She could talk to her friends or sit with a new group.
What would be a good way for Mia to solve the problem?
Tell Noah how the joke made her feel.
What might a better choice have been in that moment?
Keep the joke to herself or check if Maya was okay first.
Why do you think Owen avoided Jason?
He felt overwhelmed or annoyed.
How do you think the teacher felt about Tariq forgetting his homework?
Disappointed or frustrated.
How did Jacob react when the boat broke?
He was surprised—he may not have realized others were upset.