Situational Appropriateness Scenarios

You say to your friend: “See you later!”

You say to your teacher, Mrs. T: “Hey, Boo! Could you help me with this math assignment?”

You say to a staff member:“Excuse me, could you tell me where the locker rooms are?”

You ask Mr. Newel: “Hey teacher, can you look at this?”

Someone bumps into you in the hallway and laughs. Which response is MOST appropriate? A. “Watch where you’re going.” B. “Please be careful.” C. Push them

REPHRASE THE SENTENCE POLITELY: “Come here, bruh. I need help.”

You are talking to a School Resource Officer (SRO). Should you use: A. Formal language B. Informal language

REPHRASE THE SENTENCE POLITELY:“Give me your notes.”

You say to the school principal: “Hey, wassup, dawg?”

REPHRASE THE SENTENCE POLITELY: “Mr. Hilmers, I don’t get this. Explain it again.”

A student bangs on the table and says to Mrs. Lassila: “I need help now. Get over here.”

REPHRASE THE SENTENCE POLITELY: "Hey, Dude! Give me your pencil.”

A student says to another student: “Your English sucks. It  really bad.”

You say to a classmate: “Could you please stop talking? I’m trying to listen.”

You say to your friend in the hallway: “What’s up, bruh?”

“Good morning, Mrs. O'Brien. How are you today?”

REPHRASE THE SENTENCE POLITELY: "Shut up! STOP TALKING!"

A student posts a picture of you online without asking. Which response is MOST appropriate? A. Post an embarrassing picture of them B. “Please delete that picture.” C. Say nothing

Your friend asks: “Wanna hang out after school?”

You say to a city bus driver: “Is this bus going to the mall?”

You ask a librarian: “Can you help me find this book?”

You text your friend: “Hey, Boo! Let’s go to the game tonight.”

You say to your mom: “Could I please borrow the car tonight?”