A friend says, “Okay, I need to finish my homework now,” while you’re still talking. How might your friend be feeling? What should you do next?
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Nick is very wise. He always says, “Life is a rollercoaster. Sometimes it's good & sometimes it's bad.” Yesterday, Nick had such a bad day that he decided to throw in the towel & go to bed early. Life is a rollercoaster? Throw in the towel?
Life is a rollercoaster? Life has is ups (good) and downs (bad) - Throw in the towel? Give up, stop doing something
A student forgets their homework and says "I didn't do it because I didn't understand". What could the teacher infer about why the student didn't ask for help? How could the teacher respond to support them?
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Mark & Tina were sitting at lunch, when out of the blue Mark said, "I can't wait any longer! I saw the roster. We BOTH made the swim team!". Tina was on cloud 9 and jumped and cheered - Out of the blue? On cloud 9?
Out of the blue? All of a sudden, On cloud 9? Super happy/excited
Your teacher looks frustrated when a student keeps interrupting during a lesson he is trying to teach. How might the teacher be feeling and why? What could you and the other students do differently?
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During group work, Jack asks if anyone wants to share their ideas first. Everyone else in the group looks down at their papers and stays silent. What might Jack infer about why no one is speaking? How could encourage them to participate?
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My dad was unhappy with the builder who was redoing the kitchen. He raised his voice and said, "If the builder doesn't finish soon, I'm gonna lose it! He's going at a snail's pace and I don't have time to wait?" - Lose it? Snail's pace?
Lose it? Lose control of your emotions, have an angry outburst, Snail's pace? Going super slow
A group of students is excitedly talking about a birthday party they’re planning. One student in the group isn’t saying anything and looks at their phone. How might this student feel? What could their friends do to make them feel
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The man squinted as he tried to read the newspaper. He said to his friend, "Without my glasses I'm as blind as a bat". The friend grabbed the paper & said, "I can lend a hand" and then read it to him. - Blind as a bat? Lend a hand?
Blind as a bat? Unable to see well, Lend a hand? Help out
It was 10:00 at night & he still hadn't started his essay. He was really drawing a blank & could not think of anything to write. It was down to the wire since he had to turn it in first thing in the morning. -Down to the wire? Draw a blank?
Down to the wire? Doing something at the last minute - Draw a blank? Not remembering; having trouble thinking of something
A student accidentally slams their locker shut loudly, and another student nearby jumps and looks annoyed. How might the second student be feeling? What could the first student say or do to smooth things over?
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Your teacher walks into the classroom and sighs, and rubs their temples. What might the teachers' expression and body language tell you about their mood? How could you behave to help?
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Cindy had studied all night for the big test. She was confident and knew she had it in the bag. When she got an A on it, she knew her hard work paid off. - In the bag? Paid off?
In the bag? To be certain/sure about something, Paid off? Something you did was successfull
You’re telling a story about your pet, but your friends start looking at their phones and nodding without saying much. What might their body language and behavior tell you? What could you do to re-engage them or wrap up your stor
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It was raining cats and dogs last night! It was so loud I couldn't sleep. Mom didn't hear anything and slept like a baby. I was thrilled when I woke up and it was sunny. - Raining cats and dogs? - Slept like a baby?
Raining cats and dogs? Raining REALLY hard - Slept like a baby? Slept soundly; deep restful sleep.
When telling a story to a friend, they keep staring at the clock and smiling. What might their body language and behavior tell you? How could you respond?
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You want to join a group of friends who are talking about a TV show you haven’t seen. What could you say to join the conversation without interrupting?
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She had been inside for days because of the rain & she was about to go bananas. If she couldn't get outside soon to blow off some steam, she didn't know what to do. - Go bananas? Blow off steam?
Go bananas? To become irrational, crazy, mad; Blow off steam? To say or do something to help get rid of anger or excess energy
Your teacher announces a group project and one student groans loudly and crosses their arms. What might this reaction tell you about how that student feels about group projects?
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On the bus ride to a field trip, a student sits alone and is looking out the window. Their friends are talking and laughing a few seats away. What might the student be feeling? What could their friends do to include them?
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A new student joins your class and seems shy. During recess, you notice she is sitting alone and not joining in on a game. How might she be feeling? What could you do? What do you think your other classmates are feeling?
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The sisters knew they were in hot water. They were playing baseball in the house and didn't mean to break the window. One sister said, "Well, I guess we're in the same boat. At least we have each other". - In hot water? In the same boat?
In hot water? Be in trouble, In the same boat – Be in the same situation
Leah asked her friend why she was feeling so blue? The friend said, "I'm just so down in the dumps. I can't motivate to do anything and I am always crying". - Feeling blue? Down in the dumps?
Feeling blue? Feeling sad, Down in the Dumps? Being depressed, feeling sad
Your classmate is in the back of the room, slouching in his chair and staring at the desk during a group discussion. What might his body language suggest? What could his classmates or teacher do to help them engage?
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You’re excited to share an idea, but someone else is already talking. What should you do while waiting for your turn? How can you show you’re listening
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Sarah is siting with her friends at lunch. She notices that Abigail is unusually quiet and not eating her food. What might Sarah infer about what Abigail is feeling? What could she do to check if she is okay?
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You’re talking with a classmate, and they say, “Well, I should probably get going,” but they don’t walk away. What might they be trying to tell you? What could you say to end the conversation politely?
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In a group text, one person sends a joke, and someone else replies, “That’s not funny.”. How might the first person feel? What could the group do to handle the situation kindly?
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At recess, Sam asks to join a soccer game. One student says "Sure" and rolls her eyes at Sam. What might Sam think of her response? Should Sam play in the game?
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Bob practiced for weeks for his solo in the choir concert. He said "I know I'm ready, but singing in front of the whole school still gives me butterflies in my stomach". Still, he was ready to roll! - Butterflies in stomach? Ready to roll?
Butterflies in stomach? To be anxious w/a nervous feeling in stomach, Ready to roll? Ready to go
Your teacher announces a new rule: “No phones during class.” One student looks frustrated and says, “This isn’t fair!”. Why might the teacher have made this rule? How could the student express their feelings in a better way?
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You bump into someone in the hallway, and they say, “Watch where you’re going!” How might the other person be feeling? What could you say to make things right?
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Tony was under the weather. His head was pounding and his stomach hurt. When asked if he was still coming to the movies he said, "I can't. I'm going to need to take a rain check". - Under the weather? Rain check?
Under the weather? To feel sick, Take a rain check? Reschedule or postpone something for another time
Two of your classmates are arguing about who should present their project first. How can you tell that they are frustrated? What could you say or do to try and help them solve the problem?
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Jim is a police officer in Chicago. He has a heart of a lion! When someone is in danger, he stays cool as a cucumber, and runs in there right away to save them. - Heart of a lion? Cool as a cucumber?
Heart of a lion? Very brave - Cool as a cucumber? Very calm
During lunch, a group is talking about their weekend plans, and one person starts talking about a math test. How might the group react? What would be a better time to bring up the math test?
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During a group discussion, one student keeps interrupting while others are talking. How might this behavior affect the group? What could the student do to take turns speaking?
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You see a classmate sitting alone before class starts. You walk over and say, “Hi! How’s your day going?” They shrug and say, “Fine,” without making eye contact. What does their response tell you about their mood? What could you
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The boy confessed to his friend that he had done something wrong. The friend said, "You need to come clean and tell your brother that you broke his Xbox. Then you will have a clear conscience". - Come clean? Clear conscience?
Come clean? To tell the truth - Clear conscience? To feel free of guilt or responsibility
Your friend is fidgeting and avoiding eye contact while you are trying to have a conversation with them. What might they be thinking or feeling?
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Your friend says "I don't think I did very well on that test" but they are smiling. Why might your friend be smiling while they are talking about doing poor on the test? How could you respond?
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Bob is the shining star of the football team. They are going to the state championships this weekend. Everyone was nervous about the game, but Bob was convinced they'd win. He said, "It'll be a piece of cake" -Shining star? Piece of cake?
Shining star? Very talented, better than most - Piece of Cake? Very easy
Your friend is telling you about a book they’re reading, but you interrupt and start talking about a video game you like. They look frustrated. Why might your friend feel frustrated? How could you fix the conversation?
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