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Counselora · Lessons
A change in our game Grades K–2
Learning goal
Name a change and ask what comes next.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades K–2
A change in our game Name a change and ask what comes next.
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A plan for a substitute day Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Find a helpful routine when a familiar adult is away.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 3–5
A plan for a substitute day Find a helpful routine when a familiar adult is away.
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An invitation without pressure Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Offer a friendly invitation and accept the answer.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 3–5
An invitation without pressure Offer a friendly invitation and accept the answer.
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Asking a clear question about schoolwork Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Ask for help with one confusing part of a task.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Related materials · Grades K–2 · 3–5 · 6–8 · 9–12
Ask for clearer schoolwork directions Students will ask for help with one confusing part of a task.
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Asking a friend to listen before giving advice Grades 6–8
Learning goal
Ask for the kind of help you want.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 6–8
Asking a friend to listen before giving advice Ask for the kind of help you want.
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Asking a new teacher about class directions Grades 9–12
Learning goal
Introduce a learning need with a clear, limited request.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 9–12
Asking a new teacher about class directions Introduce a learning need with a clear, limited request.
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Asking a teacher for clearer feedback Grades 9–12
Learning goal
Ask for an example when feedback is too general to use.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 9–12
Asking a teacher for clearer feedback Ask for an example when feedback is too general to use.
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Asking about options after a missed deadline Grades 9–12
Learning goal
Ask about actual next steps rather than assuming the outcome.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 9–12
Asking about options after a missed deadline Ask about actual next steps rather than assuming the outcome.
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Asking for help after a drawing mistake Grades K–2
Learning goal
Try a next step after a small building mistake.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades K–2
Asking for help after a drawing mistake Try a next step after a small building mistake.
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Asking for missing project supplies Grades 6–8
Learning goal
Separate a choice you can make from a decision an adult must handle.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 6–8
Asking for missing project supplies Separate a choice you can make from a decision an adult must handle.
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Asking for written or shorter directions Grades 6–8
Learning goal
Ask for a long set of directions in usable steps.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 6–8
Asking for written or shorter directions Ask for a long set of directions in usable steps.
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Asking what comes next when plans change Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Ask a useful question when a plan changes.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 3–5
Asking what comes next when plans change Students will ask a useful question when a plan changes.
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Before I take a photo Grades K–2
Learning goal
Ask before making or sharing a picture of someone.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades K–2
Before I take a photo Ask before making or sharing a picture of someone.
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Before joining a new club Grades 6–8
Learning goal
Ask a practical question before deciding to try an activity.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 6–8
Before joining a new club Ask a practical question before deciding to try an activity.
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Breaking schoolwork into smaller steps Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Break a task into steps and choose where to start.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Related materials · Grades K–2 · 3–5 · 6–8 · 9–12
Break schoolwork into steps Students will break a task into steps and choose where to start.
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Changing a group plan so everyone can contribute Grades 9–12
Learning goal
Offer a realistic fix when a group task was missed.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 9–12
Changing a group plan so everyone can contribute Students will offer a realistic fix when a group task was missed.
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Checking a schoolwork plan before starting Grades 3–5
Learning goal
Check directions and add one missing part.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 3–5
Checking a schoolwork plan before starting Students will check directions and add one missing part.
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Checking information about a college or training program Grades 9–12
Learning goal
Identify a claim that needs checking before making a plan.
Materials
The student page below and a pencil.
Lessons · Grades 9–12
Checking information about a college or training program Identify a claim that needs checking before making a plan.
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