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Grade 5, Unit 2
Lesson 14: Handling Put-Downs Handout 14
Directions
1.
Decide who will be Partner A and who will be Partner B. If you are Partner A, read the first scenario out loud.
2.
Partner A listens as Partner B practices a Way to Calm Down and an assertive statement in response to
the scenario.
3.
Switch parts and repeat the directions above for the next scenario.
4.
If there is time, write your own scenario and repeat the directions above with your partner.
Scenarios
The haircut
You just got your hair cut. It’s a little short, but you still like it. During recess, you
hear a classmate making insulting comments about your new haircut.
1.
Choose and practice one or more of the following Ways to Calm Down:
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Breathe
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Count
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Use positive self-talk
2.
Choose one of the following statements and practice doing or saying it with your partner:
Ignore the comments and turn away.
Say, “Stop it. I don’t like that.”
Say, “That’s your opinion. I like my haircut.”
Say a different assertive comment:
The test
You studied really hard for a math test. When you took the test, you raced through it.
When you got the test back, you realized you made several careless mistakes.
A classmate is making fun of you for not doing well on the test.
1.
Choose and practice one or of the following Ways to Calm Down:
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Breathe
n
Count
n
Use positive self-talk
2.
Choose one of the following statements and practice doing or saying it with your partner:
Ignore the comment and turn away.
Say, “Stop it. I don’t like that.”
Say, “I made some mistakes. So what?”
Say a different assertive comment:
Your own scenario
1.
Choose and practice one or of the following Ways to Calm Down:
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Breathe
n
Count
n
Use positive self-talk
2.
Choose one of the following statements and practice doing or saying it with your partner:
Ignore the comment and turn away.
Say, “Stop it. I don’t like that.”
Say a different assertive comment: