# Social Savvy Discussion Prompts These prompts are designed to help you explore and practice social scenarios, build effective communication strategies, and navigate common high school social dynamics. Work with a partner or in small groups to discuss the following questions. Remember to listen to each other and respect different perspectives.

## Prompt 1: Communication Breakdown Imagine you have misunderstood a friend's text message and they seem upset. What steps would you take to clarify the misunderstanding and resolve the issue?

### Follow-up Questions: - How can tone and body language help in clarifying the situation?

- What are some examples of phrases that can help ease misunderstandings?

## Prompt 2: Introducing Yourself High school can be intimidating when meeting new people. How would you introduce yourself to someone new and make a positive first impression?

### Follow-up Questions: - What topics might you bring up to start a friendly conversation?

- How important is it to ask questions about the other person? Why?

## Prompt 3: Handling Peer Pressure Sometimes, friends might encourage you to do something you’re unsure about. How can you stand up for your values while still respecting your friend?

### Follow-up Questions: - Can you share any strategies that help you say "no" assertively?

- How might you explain your perspective without making your friend feel judged?

## Prompt 4: Conflict Resolution Imagine you and a group project partner disagree on how to approach the task. What steps would you take to resolve the conflict and make sure both ideas are heard?

### Follow-up Questions: - What role does active listening play in resolving conflicts?

- How can compromising benefit both of you in this scenario?

Feel free to refer back to the [Mastering Social Savvy Lesson Plan](#social-savvy-lesson-plan) and [Mastering Social Savvy Slides](#social-savvy-slides) for more context about today's activities. Remember, practice makes perfect in mastering social skills!

Lesson Plan

Mastering Social Savvy Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Interactive Activity

Step 3

Reflection and Closing

Slide Deck

Social Savvy: Navigating High School

High School Social Dynamics

Interactive Role-play Activity

Reflection & Closing

Discussion

Mastering Social Savvy

Christina Sakelarakis