Scenario Cards Set

Use these cards during the Scenario Practice step. Students will pick 2–3 cards and apply Stop, Think, Act before asking for help.

1. You come across the word “metamorphosis” in your science book and don’t know what it means.
   
   
   
   
   
2. You need to solve 48 × 7 for a math problem but can’t remember the best method.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Your teacher asked you to start a short story, but you’re stuck on how to write the first sentence.
   
   
   
   
   
4. You see a friendly-letter example posted on the wall and wonder how to format your own letter.
   
   
   
   
   
5. When you enter class, you realize your usual seat is gone—but you still need somewhere to work.
   
   
   
   
   
6. You’re reading instructions on a worksheet, and Step 2 isn’t clear.
   
   
   
   
   

Students should apply strategies like using a dictionary, finding an empty chair, checking examples, or Stop, Think, Act before raising their hand.

Action Over Helplessness Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________

1. Which one problem-solving strategy will you try first next time you get stuck? Explain why you chose this strategy.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Think of a time you immediately asked for help. Describe what happened and how you could use your chosen strategy instead.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. How will using these strategies help you become a more independent learner? What will you do if your first strategy doesn’t work?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. I promise that before asking for help, I will: Stop. Think. Act. (Write your own version of these steps.)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Learned Helplessness Warm-Up

Time: 2 minutes

1. Think quietly for 30 seconds about a time you immediately asked for help when you got stuck on something (a word, a problem, or an assignment).
   What did you ask? How did you feel when someone answered right away?
   
   
   
   

2. Turn to a partner and share your experience (30 seconds each):

   • What happened?
   • How did you feel afterwards?

3. As a class (30 seconds):

   • What could you try first next time before asking for help?
   • Jot down one idea below.
     
     
     
     

Action Cool-Down

Time: 3 minutes
Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________

1. Which problem-solving strategy from today’s lesson will you try first the next time you get stuck? Explain why you chose it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Describe a specific situation (in class or at home) where you can apply Stop, Think, Act before asking for help.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. If your first strategy doesn’t work, what will you do next? (Hint: refer to the Problem-Solving Strategies Anchor Chart).
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. On a scale of 1 (not confident) to 5 (very confident), how confident do you feel about using these strategies on your own? Circle one:
   1 2 3 4 5

Thank you for reflecting—keep practicing your Stop, Think, Act skills!

Problem-Solving Strategies Anchor Chart

Use these strategies to help you figure things out before asking for help. Try each one and see what works best!

🛑 Stop – Think – Act

• Stop: Pause and notice exactly what’s confusing you.

• Think: Ask yourself, “What could I try right now?”

• Act: Choose one idea and give it a go!

📖 Use a Dictionary

• Look up tough words in a dictionary (print or online).

• Read the definition and say it in your own words.

• Try using the word in a sentence on your own.

🪑 Find an Empty Chair

• Scan the room for another student’s desk or workspace.

• Sit there quietly and look at how they tackled the problem.

• Borrow one of their ideas before raising your hand.

🔍 Check Examples Around You

• Look at anchor charts, word walls, or posted samples.

• Compare the example to your work.

• Adapt the steps you see to your own assignment.

Remember: Try these steps first, then ask for help if you’re still stuck!