Social Thinking and Me Ch. 7, parts 1-2

Why should I be part of a group?

• It's expected behavior.

• Other students depend on me.

• It shows I care.

• All of the above.

A group works best when...

• everyone is trying to follow the "group plan" together.

• half of the group is listening and working.

• one person is doing his/her own thing.

• no one is working together.

Which one is the best example of a small group activity in school?

• Watching a movie in class.

• Literature circles or reading groups.

• Math time test.

• Recess.

If your body is in the group then you are...

• facing away from others.

• walking out of the room.

• looking at another group.

• facing your group members.

How do our hands and arms send messages to others?

• They help carry things.

• They don't.

• They serve as direction signals.

• They tell people what we are thinking.

We communicate to others through...

• the color of shirt we have on.

• body language.

• body size.

• the eyes on the back of our coat.

How does our brain help us be part of a group?

• It helps us figure out what others are telling us.

• It helps us make a smart guess.

• It helps us understand what is going on in the group.

• All of the above.

What are hidden rules?

• Invisible rules.

• Written rules.

• Clues to what is expected in a situation.

• Clues to what is unexpected in a situation.

Which of the rules below is a hidden rule of wanting to be with one other person?

• Look for the person you want to be with.

• Stand alone and look at the ground.

• Turn away from the person you want to talk to.

• Stand really close to the person.

Which rule below is a hidden rule for joining a larger group?

• Run into the group.

• Look for a "hole" in the group.

• Start talking over others.

• Stand far away and yell at the group.