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Social Skills Taught With Middle School Language Arts Standards
| Date Presented: | Basic Social Skill: | Associated Story in Literature Series: |
| Accepting Criticism | ||
| Accepting "No" | "The Tiger Be King" p. 282 | |
| American Table Manners | "Hard as Nails"p.72 | |
| Apologizing | "Aaron's Gift" p. 112 | |
| Dealing with Fear | "Space Shuttle Challenger" p. 563 Zlath p. 126 | |
| Expressing Feelings | "Thunder Butte" p. 194 | |
| Following Directions | "Letter to Scotty" p. 542 | |
| Introducing Yourself | "The Circuit" p.66 | |
| Passing In Hallways | "Hard as Nails" p.72 | |
| Proximity | "Hard as Nails" p. 72 | |
| Reading Body Language | "The Phantom Tollbooth" p. 614 | |
| Showing Respect | "Gentle Giants" p. 254 | |
| Solving a Problem | "Pigman and Me" p. 182 | |
| Talking with Others | "The Lawyer and the Ghost" p. 478 | |
| Magical Words | ||
| Using Humor | "Overdoing It" p.460 | |
| Waiting Your Turn | ||
| Skills Related to Discipline | ||
| Accept Consequences | "The Stone" p.505 | |
| Children's Rights | ||
| Controlling Anger | "Mowgli's Brother" p. 210 | |
| Dominant & Submissive Roles | ||
| Good Sportsmanship | "Alone in the Nets" p. 232 | |
| Learning to Disagree | "Mowgli's Brother" p. 210 | |
| Responding to Defeat | "Justice at Last" p.325 | |
| Using Self-Control | ||
| Skills In Classroom | ||
| Adhering to Dress Codes | ||
| Appropriate Language | "Names" p.224 | |
| Asking Questions | "Thunder Butte" p. 194 | |
| Being On Time | "Breaker's Bridge" p. 393 | |
| Brainstorming |
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| Complying with Requests | ||
| Getting Teacher's Attention | ||
| Ignoring Distractions | ||
| Listening to Others | ||
| Netiquette | "How the Internet Works" p. 576 | |
| Group Discussions | "Feathered Friends" p. | |
| Resisting Peer Pressure | "Aaron's Gift" p. 112 | |
| Setting Goals | "The Challenger" | |
| Staying On Task | ||
| Tolerances of Differences | "All-American Slurp" p. 496 | |
| Willing to Try New Tasks | "Breaker's Bridge" p. 393 | |
| Skills & Self-Esteem | ||
| Accepting Compliments | "My Papa, Mark Twain" p. 554 | |
| Changes in Adolescence | "King of Mazy May" p. 52 | |
| Exchanging Gifts | "Obie's Gift" p.492 | |
| Expressing Success | ||
| Giving Compliments | "As Close As We Can Get" p. 167 | |
| Helping Others | "Breaker's Bridge" p. 393 | |
| Knowing Strengths | "Saying Yes" p.32 | |
| Self-Defense | ||
| Self-Improvement | "An Astronaut's Answer" p. 87 | |
| Reporting Emergencies | "Lob's Girl" p. 270 | |
| 12 Years: Age of Reason | "Eleven" p. 465 | |
| Trigger Points and Buttons | "Sharks" p. 597 | |
| Skills With Peers | ||
| Accepting an Apology | "Aaron's Gift" p. 112 | |
| Arguing Respectfully | "Pigman & Me" p. 182 | |
| Asking a Favor | "Becky and the Boys" p. 448 | |
| Being a Good Listener | "The Tortoise's Shell" p. 411 | |
| Conflict Resolution | "Pigman and Me" p. 182 | |
| Conversational Skills | "The Lawyer and the Ghost" p. 478 | |
| Dealing With Bullying | " | |
| Declining An Invitation | ||
| Expressing Empathy | "Water" p. 120 | |
| Expressing Grief | "Old Ben" p. 154 | |
| Getting Someone's Attention | ||
| Greeting Others | "All American Slurp" p. 496 | |
| Interrupting Appropriately | ||
| Maintaining Friendships | ||
| Making New Friends | ||
| Media Models | "Dragon, Dragon" p. 434 | |
| Offering Assistance | "Stargirl" p 146 | |
| Refusing Requests | "Walrus and the Carpenter" p. 708 | |
| Responding to Prejudice | "The Shutout" p. 532 | |
| Responding to Teasing | "Esperanza Rising" p. 361 | |
| Showing Appreciation | "Writing a Letter" p. 102 | |
| Visiting a Sick Friend | "Jeremiah's Song" p. 38 | |
| Skills With Adults | ||
| Accepting Disciplinary Actions | ||
| Completing Agreements | "Breaker's Bridge" p. 393 | |
| Determining Time For A Request | "Drive In Movies" p. 558 | |
| Following Safety Rules | "Bud, Not Buddy" p. 310 | |
| Following Verbal Directions | "The Southpaw" p. 229 | |
| Goal Setting | "Feathered Friend" p. 159 "Count Day" p. 141 | |
| Greeting a Dog and Its Owner | "The Stray" p. 18 | |
| Making a Suggestion | "Seabirds Rescued?" p. 490 | |
| Reporting Emergencies | "Lob's Girl" p.270 | |
| Reporting Inappropriate Actions | ||
| Shopping | "Summer of Running" p. 6 | |
| Showing Respectful Submission | ||
| Prevocational Skills: | ||
| Doorway Etiquette | "Hard as Nails" p. 72 | |
| Interacting with Opposite Sex | "Women in Sports" p. 238 | |
| Internet Safety and Courtesy | "How the Internet Works" p. 576 | |
| Interviewing Skills | "An Astronaut's Answer" p. 87 Jerry S. p. 149 | |
| Introducing Others | "The Circuit" p. 66 | |
| Introducing Yourself | "Summer Hats" p. | |
| Making an Appointment | ||
| Managing an Angry Person | ||
| Personal Hygiene | ||
| Professional Conduct | ||
| Relaxation Strategies | ||
| Riding in an Elevator | ||
| Telephone Etiquette | "How to Write A Letter" p. 102 | |
| Volunteering | "Count the Day Lost" p. 141 | |
| Writing a Memo |
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