GMRC 4: Review Activity

Maria sees a new student, David, sitting alone at lunch. He looks sad. Which of the following is the MOST compassionate response?

• Maria whispers to her friends, "He looks lonely."

• Maria continues talking to her friends, but avoids looking at David so he won't feel embarrassed.

• Maria invites David to sit with her and her friends, and asks him about his day.

• Maria tells a teacher that David looks sad.

Your friend is trying out for the school play, but they're not very good at acting. They're really nervous. What's the most compassionate thing to do?

• Tell them they should probably choose something else they're good at.

• Offer to help them practice their lines and give them encouraging feedback, even if they don't get the part.

• Avoid talking about the play so they don't feel more nervous.

• Tell them to just relax and not worry about it.

Imagine you accidentally break your neighbor's window while playing ball. What's the most compassionate action to take?

• Hide and hope they don't notice.

• Tell your parents and go with them to apologize to your neighbor and offer to help fix it.

• Blame it on someone else.

• Wait until your neighbor talks to your parents about it.

A classmate is being teased for wearing clothes that are different from everyone else's. What shows the most compassion in this situation?

• Joining in with the teasing so you don't stand out.

• Telling the person being teased that they shouldn't care what others think.

• Telling the people doing the teasing that it's not kind and that their words are hurting someone's feelings.

• Ignoring the situation because it's not your business.

Why is compassion sometimes difficult, even though it's important?

• Because it makes us look weak to other people.

• Because it usually means we have to give up something we want.

• Because it always takes a lot of time and effort.

• Because it requires us to understand and share the feelings of others, which can be challenging.

Which of the following BEST demonstrates respect for someone who has a different opinion than you?

• Listening carefully to their opinion, even if you disagree, and explaining your own opinion politely.

• Telling them they are wrong and explaining why your opinion is better.

• Ignoring them and talking to someone else who agrees with you.

• • Telling other people that their opinion is silly.

Why is it important to treat everyone with respect, even if they are different from you?

• Because it guarantees that everyone will like you.

• Because it makes you the most popular person in school.

• Because all people have the same basic rights and deserve to be treated with dignity.

• Because it means you will always get what you want.

Imagine you see someone being excluded from a game because they are in a wheelchair. What is the most respectful thing to do?

• Join in with the other kids and ignore the person in the wheelchair.

• Feel sorry for the person in the wheelchair but don't do anything about it.

• Tell a teacher about the situation, but don't talk to the other kids yourself.

• Tell the other kids that it's not fair to exclude someone and suggest ways to include them in the game.

What does it mean to say that all people are created equal?

• It means everyone is good at the same things.

• It means everyone deserves the same opportunities and respect, no matter their race, religion, gender, or abilities.

• It means everyone looks exactly the same.

• It means everyone has the same amount of money.

A new student joins your class and speaks a different language. What is one respectful way to make them feel welcome?

• Make fun of the way they talk.

• Only talk to them if they speak your language.

• Try to learn a few words in their language and be patient as they learn yours, and include them in activities.

• Ignore them and hope they learn to speak your language quickly.