Worksheet 157: Becoming Independent
The student is to select the characters on the worksheet who are probably setting realistic goals for them-selves. Discuss why or why not.
Answer Key:
1. Not realistic for Jared to graduate tops in his class; he does not put forth much effort
2. Realistic for Amanda to get a G.E.D. if she has to leave school for family reasons
3. Realistic for Keith to work on math skills in order to be a pilot
4. Not realistic for Sandy to do well in the Spanish club if she doesn't really want language
5. Not realistic for Ryan to become a varsity player if he is counting on the teachers
grades for him
6. Realistic for Eleanor to get the attendance award; she seems to be committed to going to school
Worksheet 158: Work-Study Options
Some schools offer credit for work-study positions. The student is to discuss the possible jobs in his or her school or community at which students can work while attending school. Students discuss how this helps both the worker and the employer.
Worksheet 159: School Safety
What social skills would be important in each school safety situation listed? The student is to write the letter of the social skill in the box for each situation.
Answer Key:
1. D (following procedures for a fire drill); 2. A (this is not the time to argue); 3. B (this person already isn't following school procedures); 4. C (being calm in a frightening situation might also help others)
Part II: Learning Basic Social Skills