Understanding and Valuing Respect

Why is it important to listen to others when they are speaking? For example, when Zoe is sharing her ideas in a group discussion.

• To understand their perspective

• To show that you are smarter

• To ignore them

• To interrupt them with your own ideas

During a group project, what does it mean to value diverse opinions?

• Only listen to opinions that match your own

• Appreciate and consider different viewpoints

• Argue against every different opinion

• Ignore opinions that are different from yours

During a group project, how can you show empathy towards your teammates?

• By talking about yourself the whole time

• By ignoring the other person's feelings

• By understanding and sharing the feelings of others

• By changing the subject

During a group discussion in class, which of the following is a good practice when listening to someone?

• Looking at your phone

• Making eye contact and nodding

• Interrupting frequently

• Thinking about what you will say next

Why is it important for students like Aria, Emma, and Elijah to understand differences among people?

• To create conflicts

• To ignore them

• To prove you are right

• To build stronger relationships

Benjamin noticed that his friend was upset. What is one way Benjamin can practice empathy?

• Putting yourself in the other person's shoes

• Ignoring the other person's feelings

• Talking over the other person

• Focusing only on your own feelings

During a class discussion, how can you show respect for Benjamin's opinion even if you disagree?

• By arguing loudly

• By listening and responding thoughtfully

• By ignoring him

• By laughing at his opinion

During a group discussion, what does it mean to listen actively?

• To pretend to listen

• To listen only to parts that interest you

• To listen while doing something else

• To listen with full attention and respond appropriately

During a group project, why is it important to value diverse opinions?

• To create arguments

• To show that you are always right

• To make the group more dynamic and inclusive

• To ignore other viewpoints

During a group discussion, what is a sign of empathy?

• Interrupting the speaker

• Showing understanding and concern for their feelings

• Changing the topic

• Talking about your own experiences