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Disagreeing without insulting someone: school support outline
Grades 6–8 · Ready-made original
Disagreeing without insulting someone: school support plan
Support focus
Name a disagreement and suggest a fair way to decide.
Example situation
A project group must choose between a comic and a short video. Alex wants the comic because it can be completed in class. Drew wants the video because the group has already filmed one scene. They begin saying the other idea is stupid. The deadline is tomorrow.
Student words or action
“We have two ideas and one day. Which can we finish with the time and materials available?”
Adult response
“You can tell me what help you need. You do not have to sort this out alone.”
A supported practice
Two students want different poster designs. One calls the other design silly.
What would help them decide without insults?
An example response: “Let's compare what each design needs without insulting either idea.”
A second practice
A group cannot agree because the assignment's format rule is unclear.
What would help them decide without insults?
An example response: “Before we decide, let's ask which formats are allowed.”
Student check-in page
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Choose one story. What would help them decide without insults?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What would help them decide without insults?