Social Opportunities

What is a social opportunity?

• A time to be alone

• A chance to connect, build relationships, or work with others

• A time to avoid people

• A reason to stay silent

Which of the following is a good example of using a social opportunity?

• Ignoring an invitation to a group project

• Joining a school club or team

• Skipping school events

• Only talking to close friends

Why is it important to take part in social opportunities?

• To win awards

• To avoid homework

• To develop communication and teamwork skills

• To become more popular

What is a healthy way to respond when invited to a group activity?

• Say yes even if you’re uncomfortable

• Ignore the invitation

• Consider it and respond politely

• Laugh at the idea

Which action helps you take advantage of a social opportunity at school?

• Sitting alone every day

• Volunteering to help in a school event

• Refusing to work with partners

• Only participating when required

Attending a school dance or event helps students:

• Show off their clothes

• Avoid classroom work

• Build confidence and meet peers

What should you do if you're nervous about joining a new group?

• Avoid it completely

• Ask a friend to come with you or talk to an adult

• Laugh it off

• Say something negative about the group

Taking advantage of social opportunities helps improve:

• Test scores only

• Classroom silence

• Social, emotional, and teamwork skills

• How often you're on your phone

A good example of using a social opportunity during class is:

• Keeping your ideas to yourself

• Ignoring group instructions

• Participating in a class discussion or group project

• Refusing to share with others

If you're invited to a new lunch group, what's the best response?

• No, I only eat with my old friends.

• Maybe! Thanks for asking—I’ll think about it.

• Ignore them

• Say, “Why would I sit with you?”