Learning Goal: Students will investigate ways to generate more positive attitudes when presented with specific situations.
Activity #1: The Power of Positive Thinking - Handout
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Activity #2: Role Playing
Using the handout - "Choosing a positive attitude" - you will create a skit (small role play), for the rest of the class to see, using tips on how to be more positive in unfriendly circumstances. You will be given one of the following scenarios to act out;
- You made plans to go to a movie with a friend. At the last minute, your friend tells you he or she has invited your younger sibling along.
- You were planning to play your new xbox, or Playstation game with your buddy who you invited over tonight. When he/she gets there your realize that they forgot their controller and you only have one. Now you have to switch turns.
- Your parents planned a special supper celebration after your event at the music festival. Your performance did not go well but the supper is on anyway.