Respectful Communication

You are working in a group and you want to share an answer, but a group member answers first. What do you do?

• don't share at all

• cut the person off and speak louder so everyone hears you

• wait until your group member is done talking and then share

• tell the teacher

Your teacher is talking, but you need help. What do you do?

• sit there and do nothing

• wait until she is done speaking and raise your hand or say "excuse me"

• talk over the teacher

• assume your answer is correct

A new student had entered the classroom. What do you do?

• yell at them to be your friend

• ignore them

• stare at them

• say hello and tell them your name

You have been given a group project. When you get with your group, no one is saying anything to get started. What do you do?

• say "does anyone have any ideas for the project"

• ignore them

• stare at them

• tell the teacher no one likes you

A student has made a mistake and got an answer incorrect. What do you do?

• laugh at them

• try to help them get the correct answer

• tell the class the student got the answer wrong

• yell out the correct answer

When participating in a group it is good to take turns.

• True

• False

If you don't know the answer to a question you should not respond at all.

• True

• False

You should say kind words to help your group stay focused.

• True

• False

Your friend is very sad today and she asks to talk to you. While she is talking you are thinking about what you want for dessert. You are being a good listener.

• True

• False

When you are not interesting in your friend's conversation you should just walk away, without saying anything.

• True

• False