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Mini Lesson 4.1
Teacher Instructions
SEL Standard 2D.2b- Apply constructive approaches in resolving conflicts.
Teacher: Assign students the writing activity that requires them to write positive behaviors
beside the negative behaviors.
Teacher: Explain to the students that if they are involved in conflict and they display the negative
behaviors, they will have unfavorable consequences. If they display the positive behaviors, the
consequences will be favorable.
Vocabulary:
1. Positive- something that is good or helpful
2. Negative- not helpful or constructive.
3. Favorable- pleasing; causing approval.
Answer Key
Negative Behaviors Positive Behaviors
“Joseph, I notice that you are frowning.
“Joseph is mad at me because he is frowning.”
Are you mad at me?”
“If I am not getting the best grades “I can still be successful even when I don’t
in my class, I am a failure.” always get the best grades in my class.”
“My life is awful.” “My life is awesome.”
“I am angry because I got into “I am happy because I learned what
a disagreement with my friend.” my friend dislikes.”
“Taylor’s shoes look fashionable,
“Taylor’s shoes are more fashionable than my shoes.”
and my shoes are awesome.”
“They are also not following instructions in class.” “I’m sorry for not following instructions.”
“Both good and bad things happen
“Bad things always happen to me.”
to me and that is fine.”
“You always get me in trouble.” “My negative behaviors are getting me in trouble.”
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