Sarah is having a hard day, she advocated to her teacher to talk to her Ms.K
appropriate
Caleb sends a meme about his favorite game to a friend after school hours.
Outside school time, sharing interests via messaging can strengthen peer connections.
Daniel is telling me about his new video game and I interrupt him to talk about my video game. Is this appropriate?
No, I need to wait my turn to speak
Chris cursed loudly in the school hallway while other students and teachers were present
Inappropriate – violates school norms for respectful language in shared spaces
Tyler asks me what I thought of the homework. I say "it was kinda tricky but it didn't take me too long to finish. Did you think it was tricky too?" Is this appropriate?
Yes, I stayed on topic and asked Tyler a question in return
Malik asks me about the math homework but that bores me so I start talking about my video game. Is this appropriate?
No, I didn't stay on topic. If I want to change the topic I should make it clear
Jordan shouts out the answer in class
inappropriate the student should raise there hand and wait to be called on
John says "What did you do this weekend?" I reply with a 10 minute answer about a movie I watched. Is this appropriate?
No, I should give my answer and then ask John a question back
Emily asks me where I got my shirt and says she likes it. I reply "Target" and walk away. Is this appropriate?
No, I should say thank you at least. This is an opportunity to start a conversation if I want to
Becca is telling me about the restaurant her family tried last night. I say "ooh I love that place, my family goes there all the time!" Is this appropriate?
Yes, I made an on topic comment
I'm talking to Eliza and I keep asking yes/no questions, It's kind of hard to keep the conversation going. Is this appropriate?
No, asking yes/no questions over and over doesn't make for good conversation. I should try some WH questions.
Ty says “You’re wrong!” to a teacher during class.
Not appropriate because of the tone and the message
Kam is telling me about his dinner plans. I say "I wish my parents let me have a dog". Is this appropriate?
No, I did not stay on topic
During a serious discussion in class, Kyle interrupts with a joke related to football.
It shows a mismatch in timing and tone—playful comments are better saved for relaxed moments.
Trevor is talking to me about his day but I am thinking about what I'm going to have for dinner. Is this appropriate?
No, I am not listening!
Jayden rolls his eyes and sighs loudly when asked to redo an assignment
Disrespectful body language can harm student-teacher relationships.
Jesse tells me about his summer vacation and I look at him and nod along. Is this appropriate?
Yes, it is clear that I am listening to him
During math class, Gabe shouts “HEADSHOT!” after solving a hard problem.
Excitement is great—but loud gaming reactions can feel disruptive in academic settings.
Connor jokes about “rage quitting” during a science test in front of the teacher.
Humor can build bridges—but in this context, it may be seen as disrespect or lack of effort
Allison asks what I did after school yesterday. I tell her what I did and then ask her what she did. Is this appropriate?
Yes, I am staying on topic and taking turns talking
Mary is telling me about her vacation and I am texting on my phone while listening. Is this appropriate?
No, it doesn't show that I am listening
Ryan struggles to stay quiet during silent reading, but quietly asks the teacher for a break.
Self-advocacy, even if timing is off, shows growth when done respectfully.
I ask Jessica if she took a trip over summer break and she says "yes". I say "cool, where did you go?" Is this appropriate?
Yes, I stayed on topic and used a WH question to keep the conversation going
Jacob is not interested in class, he groans when the teacher starts talking
inappropriate, how can you repair
Jodena tells me she saw a movie this weekend. I say "cool, what movie?" Is this appropriate?
Yes, I stayed on topic and used a WH question to keep the conversation going
During earning, Liam ask if he can share a clip from youtube to a teacher.
This is an appropriate time to chat to teachers about something you are interested in
Connor is telling me about his video game and I really want to tell him about mine, but I wait until he's finished talking. Is this appropriate?
Yes, I didn't interrupt and waited for an opening to speak
Oliver asks for clarification on what needs to be improved in his assignment
Seeking feedback shows responsibility and a willingness to grow.
Kelly is talking and I accidentally interrupted her. I say "oh sorry, please finish". Is this appropriate?
Yes- I made a mistake and apologized and asked Kelly to continue