Your teacher asked the class a question. You raised your hand but the teacher didn't call on you. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Raise your hand to answer the next question. Shrug your shoulders.
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A tornado goes through your house. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Big- Take shelter with your family, help with cleaning up, etc.
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thief
Give points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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baam
Lose 15 points!
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Your pencil breaks and you do not have another one. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Ask your teacher for a pencil.
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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You find out your best friend is going to a new school next year. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell them you will miss them. Talk to an adult about how you feel. Discuss ways to stay in touch, etc.
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The student next to you is talking too loud to another student and you cannot focus. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Ask them to be quiet. Tell your teacher.
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You spill your milk at lunch. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Get napkins and clean it up.
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You tripped in the hallway while holding all of your books. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Get up and pick up your books.
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You lost in a game you were playing with friends. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Tell your friends "good game", say "bummer", "oh well", "there's always next time", etc.
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Your friend bumped into you and you both fell and got hurt. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Go see the nurse. Apologize to your friend.
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You lied about your grades to your parents. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Talk to your parents and apologize for lying.
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A family member is having surgery. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Big. Help take care of the family member after surgery.
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eraser
Reset score!
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star
Double points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
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Someone is calling you names in the hallway. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell an adult. Ignore the student
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True/False: A small problem can be fixed on your own.