You don’t understand the directions. What should you say?
“Can you explain that again?”
“This makes no sense.”
“I’m not doing it.”
A classmate shares an idea you don’t agree with. What’s the best response?
“That’s a bad idea.”
“You’re wrong.”
“I see it differently.”
Someone keeps talking while you’re trying to focus. What should you say?
“Shut up.”
“Can you please stop? I’m trying to focus.”
“You’re so annoying.”
You’re getting upset and need to calm down. What should you say?
“This is the worst.”
“I hate this!”
“I need a minute to calm down.”
You feel yourself getting angry during a disagreement. What’s a good self-talk strategy?
“They’re so stupid.”
“Stay calm. Take a deep breath.”
“I’m going to yell.”
You feel overwhelmed by a big assignment. What’s the best thing to say?
“This is dumb.”
“I’m not doing this.”
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can I have help getting started?”
Someone interrupts you while you’re speaking. What’s the best response?
“Stop talking!”
“You’re rude.”
“Excuse me, I wasn’t finished speaking.”
You don’t agree but want to stay respectful. What should you say?
“That’s dumb.”
“I don’t agree, but I understand your idea.”
“No way.”
You and a classmate want different things during a project. What should you say?
“We’re doing it my way.”
“Your idea is bad.”
“Can we compromise?”
You’re working with someone and want to make sure everyone gets a turn. What do you say?
“Move, I’ll do it.”
“Let’s take turns.”
“You’re doing it wrong.”
A classmate says something that bothers you. What do you say?
“I don’t like when you say that.”
“Whatever.”
“That’s so annoying.”
You are stuck on an assignment and starting to feel upset. What should you say?
“This is stupid!”
“I’m feeling frustrated. Can you help me?”
“I’m not doing this.”
You’re not ready to answer a question in class. What should you say?
“I don’t know!”
“I’m not ready yet.”
“Leave me alone.”
You want to suggest a different idea during group work. What do you say?
“What if we tried this instead?”
“That won’t work.”
“No, we’re not doing that.”
A peer is bothering you and you need space. What should you say?
“Leave me alone!”
“Can you give me some space?”
“Go away.”