Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS sessions, Jolene learned to respond to peer teasing with, "I know you're joking, but I don't like it when you tease me about [topic]. Please stop." If teasing persisted, she also learned to leave the area and join a different...
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Understands Gossip
Corresponding Classroom StoryIn VOISS lessons, Jolene learned to identify gossip and respond appropriately. Specifically, she learned to say, “I understand how you feel, but I don’t feel comfortable talking about [person’s name] when they’re not around.” Then, Jolene...
Manages Peer Pressure
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS lessons, Jolene learned that peer pressure occurs when others pressure you to act or behave a certain way. She discovered that peer pressure can be positive (e.g., peers encourage you to study or make a good decision), but she...
Uses Slang and Idioms in Appropriate Settings
Corresponding Classroom StoryThrough VOISS lessons, Jolene practiced identifying settings in which informal language is appropriate. She learned that it is inappropriate to use slang / informal language in settings involving school employees. She has also learned that...
Uses a Respectful Voice
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS lessons, Jolene learned to speak in a respectful tone during class and use appropriate word choice (i.e., avoid using words like “whatever”). Mr. Watkins created a lesson to help Jolene practice the skill of using a respectful...