Why might a student look at the clock a lot during class?
“He’s on thin ice.” What does this idiom mean?
He's going ice skating soon
He's in danger of falling through thin ice
He needs to be careful, he might be in trouble
He's walking on water
Your friend is being mean to someone else. What could happen if you speak up? What if you stay quiet?
You want to be included in a group activity. How could you advocate for yourself in a respectful way?
You don’t understand the classwork. What can you do? What could happen if you say nothing?
You’re in a noisy group and can’t concentrate. What can you say to your teacher?
You tell a joke, and someone looks hurt. What might they be thinking?
Why might someone bring an umbrella even if it isn’t raining?
You’re in a group project, and you take over all the work. How might the others feel?
“It’s not rocket science.” What are they trying to say?
It’s about space and science
It’s something only scientists can do
It’s very hard to understand
It’s not that hard—it’s easy to understand
Your friend dares you to skip class. What could happen if you say yes? What if you say no?
“He has a chip on his shoulder.” What does this mean?
He's carrying food on his shoulders
He hurt his shoulder
He has bad posture
He’s angry or upset about something from the past
You forgot your homework. Should you lie to your teacher or tell the truth? What might happen in each case?
What could you guess if you saw wet footprints by the door?
Someone keeps copying your work. What’s a respectful way to ask them to stop?
Your friend is sitting alone and not talking. What might they be feeling? What could you do?
You keep interrupting during a game. What do the other players think? What could you do differently?
How do you think your classmate might feel if you interrupted them while they were talking?
“She spilled the tea.” What does it really mean?
She needs to clean up
She got burned by hot tea
She told a secret or gossipped
She had a party
If your group can’t agree on how to finish a project, what could you say to help solve the problem?
You spilled water near a classmate’s bag. What are 2 ways you could solve this? What’s the best one, and why?
Your teacher gives you a second chance after you broke a rule. What might they expect from you now?
“I’m all ears!” Is the person really all ears? What do they mean?
They can't hear you
Their ears are very big
They're ready to listen carefully
They're not listening at all
You feel confused about an assignment, but you're afraid to ask. What can you say or do?
A friend calls you a name you don’t like. What can you say to stand up for yourself without being rude?