Conflict Resolution

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Objective

I can describe strategies for resolving conflicts peacefully, like active listening and compromise.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Describe two negative consequences of reacting aggressively during a conflict.

2

Explain the steps you can take to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated during a disagreement.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how active listening could help resolve a conflict between two friends who disagree about what game to play. Describe how compromise could be used to resolve a conflict between siblings who both want to use the same tablet at the same time. Describe how using "I" statements could help resolve a conflict between two classmates working on a project who disagree about how to complete a task.

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