3. He only wants to back a winner:
4. The cost of t l w shoes is not worth what she wants to pay for them.
5. The boy has learned that the author has only one basic plot.
6. The girl had never spent much time with Jessie; after doing so, she realized that Jessie was fun.
7. The boy was probably repeating someone else's opinion,
8. The girl didn't read the directions.
Worksheet 104: Being Open to New Things
Students are to think about ways that they can be flexible by being open to new things or having an open attitude about new things. Students should write their responses for each suggestion on the worksheet and think of their own examples.
Answer Key will vary:
Worksheet 105: Reflecting
Many people don't take the time to truly reflect or think about situations. Reflecting about something may give you time to form change an opinion. Students are to select which of the examples demonstrate (a) reaffirming an existing position or belief, (b) being open to the possibility that you might change your mind, or (c) completely changing your mind.
Answer Key:
1. b; he is considering other opinions and ideas
2. c; her opinion completely changed about her teacher
3. a; he believes in honesty