Everyone's Talking - read-aloud short stories about teens with social dilemmas to solve. Each story has discussion questions to encourage teens to talk it out and offer problem-solving ideas for their fictional counterparts. Topics are varied and include relating with peers, interacting with adults and authority figures, using social media or recognizing bullying. Stories were created by a middle school counselor based on true scenarios.
Teens will gain skills they need to make best decisions in future similar interactions. Educators will build positive relationships, engaging teens in topics they easily relate to while guiding their conversations. The activities are appropriate for use in the classroom, during homeroom advisement period, in detention programs or for universal (Tier 1) or targeted (Tier 2) positive behavior support interventions. Tips for conducting positive and respectful class meetings are included.
Included CD provides printable worksheets, discussion questions and social skills posters.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
STORY 1: Changes
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 2: Teacher Trouble
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 3: Truant
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 4: Mean
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 5: Burn
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 6: Social Media
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
STORY 7: Drama
Class Meeting Discussion Questions
Social Skills Lessons and Activities
APPENDIX
Social Skills Taught in Each Section