Drama Detectives Conflict Scenario Cards

Use these cards in pairs for the Empathy Mapping and Role-Play activities. Read your scenario, then work through feelings, needs, and resolution planning on your Drama Detectives Worksheet.

Scenario 1: Exclusion at Lunch

Jordan organizes a table at lunch and tells everyone except Mia that she can’t sit with them. Mia sees Jordan smiling at the group across the room and feels hurt because she’s left alone.

Scenario 2: Hurtful Teasing

Every time the class lines up, Alex makes jokes about Jay’s glasses, calling him “Professor.” Jay laughs at first but starts feeling embarrassed and anxious when Alex’s friends join in.

Scenario 3: Rumors in the Hallway

A rumor spreads that Taylor got suspended for cheating on a quiz. Taylor is stunned because it’s not true, and peers have begun avoiding her and whispering.

Scenario 4: Text Message Mix-Up

Riley sends a text to Sam: “Whatever, it’s fine,” after a group project conflict. Sam reads it as angry and passive-aggressive, then stops responding to Riley’s messages.

Scenario 5: Broken Promise

Emery promised to help Jordan with a science assignment after school but canceled at the last minute without explanation. Jordan now feels stressed about finishing alone.

Scenario 6: Embarrassing Photo

Casey tags Morgan in an unflattering photo on social media without asking. The post gets dozens of likes, and Morgan feels embarrassed and betrayed.

Drama Detectives Worksheet

Section 1: Types of Friendship Drama

For each type below, write your own definition and give a brief example from a friendship drama scenario.

1. Teasing
Definition:



Example:

2. Exclusion
Definition:



Example:

3. Rumors
Definition:



Example:

4. Misunderstandings
Definition:



Example:

Section 2: Empathy Mapping

Use your assigned Conflict Scenario Card.
Write the names or roles of the two main people, then identify what each might be feeling and needing.

Scenario Title/Number: ______________________

Person A (Name/Role): ______________________

• What might they be feeling?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What might they need?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Person B (Name/Role): ______________________

• What might they be feeling?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• What might they need?
  
  
  
  
  
  

Section 3: Conflict-Resolution Strategies

Review the strategies and describe how you could use each one in your scenario.

1. Active Listening
How I would use it:

2. I-Statements
How I would use them:

3. Finding Common Ground
How I would use it:

4. Sincere Apology
How I would use it:

Section 4: Resolution Planning

Plan your role-play. Include which strategies you’ll use, who says what, and how you’ll show empathy.

Roles: Person A = ____________, Person B = ____________

Setting & Situation Description:

Script/Dialogue Plan:

Use this worksheet during the Empathy Mapping and Role-Play Practice activities.
Be prepared to share your plan and ideas with the group!

Role-Play Reflection Sheet

Name: ______________________

Date: ______________________

Scenario Title/Number: ______________________

1. Which conflict-resolution strategies did your group use?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What went well during your role-play?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What was most challenging and why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. How did you demonstrate empathy toward the other person?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. What would you do differently next time?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

6. How will you use these skills in real life?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Use this sheet to reflect on your role-play and plan how to apply these strategies in future interactions.