Taking Initiative

What does taking initiative mean?

• Waiting until the last minute to do something

• Seeing that something needs to be done and doing it

• Telling someone what to do

• Being reminded to do something important

True or False: Telling your brother to take out the trash is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False

True or False: Making your bed without being told is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False

True or False: Setting your alarm and waking up on time is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of taking initiative?

• Going to sleep late on a school night

• Helping with the dishes after dinner

• Making your brother mad

• Leaving all of the lights in the house on

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking initiative?

• Reading 30 minutes every day

• Paying attention during a lesson

• Leaving a mess after playing with your toys

• Keeping your camera on during a lesson

True or False: Asking the teacher a question when you are unsure is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False

True or False: Picking up a toy, so no one will trip on it is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False

True or False: Saying, "I'll do it tomorrow" shows initiative.

• True

• False

True or False: Completing your assignments without being told to is an example of taking initiative.

• True

• False