Essential Skills for Sixth Graders

What is the first step in making a sandwich?

• Cut the sandwich in half.

• Gather ingredients and tools.

• Choose a bread type.

• Spread condiments on the bread.

Name one healthy cooking method.

• Frying

• Steaming

• Baking

• Grilling

What does a budget help you manage?

• Your social life and hobbies.

• Your savings and investments.

• Your travel plans and vacations.

• Your income and expenses.

Why is it important to save money?

• To spend more on luxury items

• To avoid paying taxes

• It is important to save money for financial security and to achieve future goals.

• To impress others with wealth

What is a good way to prioritize tasks?

• Delegate all tasks to someone else.

• Use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks by urgency and importance.

• Make a to-do list without prioritizing tasks.

• Focus only on the easiest tasks first.

How can you avoid procrastination?

• Wait until the last minute to start tasks.

• Set clear goals and break tasks into smaller steps.

• Ignore deadlines and focus on distractions.

• Take frequent breaks without a schedule.

What is an example of active listening?

• Nodding and paraphrasing the speaker's message.

• Ignoring the speaker and looking at your phone.

• Interrupting the speaker to share your own story.

• Daydreaming while the speaker talks.

How should you respond if someone interrupts you?

• Ignore the interruption and continue speaking.

• Politely ask to finish your point before addressing the interruption.

• Raise your voice to assert dominance.

• Walk away from the conversation entirely.

What is the purpose of CPR?

• To provide comfort to a person in distress.

• To diagnose medical conditions in patients.

• To assist in physical rehabilitation after surgery.

• The purpose of CPR is to restore breathing and circulation in a person who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating.

What should you do if someone has a burn?

• Use butter or oil to soothe the burn.

• Cool the burn with running water and cover it with a clean bandage.

• Apply ice directly to the burn.

• Pop any blisters that form on the burn.