Social Story Script Session 1

Introduction: "The Game Disagreement"

Teacher: "Today we're going to read a story about a game and what happens when friends see things in different ways. Let's listen carefully to see how each person feels and thinks."

Narrative:

"Once upon a time, there were two friends, Alex and Jordan, who loved playing a board game together. One day, while playing, they both wanted to be the king in the game. Alex thought that being the king meant having to make tough decisions that might not please everyone, but he felt it was exciting and challenging. Jordan, on the other hand, believed the king’s job was fun because it meant having fun choices and a lot of power to enjoy the game.

During the game, Alex became quiet and a little upset because he thought Jordan's idea of fun wasn’t fair. Jordan noticed that Alex was not his usual energetic self, and he felt confused and a bit sad because he didn’t mean to upset his friend. Instead, Jordan hoped that maybe if they talked it through, they could both enjoy the game in their own way.

After a short break, they sat down together and shared their feelings. Alex explained that for him, making decisions was a big responsibility, and sometimes he felt pressured. Jordan shared that his idea of fun was to have more choices and to feel powerful, even if it meant sometimes ignoring how others might feel. In the end, they both learned that seeing the game differently was okay and that talking about their feelings helped them understand each other better."

Teacher Prompts and Discussion Cues

Teacher: "Now that we've heard the story, let's talk about what we heard."

1. "What did you think about Alex's feelings when he became upset?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. "How did Jordan feel when he noticed Alex was sad?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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3. "Why do you think it was important for Alex and Jordan to talk about their feelings?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Teacher: "Remember, each of us might see things a little differently depending on how we feel. Can anyone share a time when you and a friend saw things differently in a game or an activity?










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Wrap-Up

Teacher: "Great job listening and thinking about the story. Today we learned that people can have different perspectives, even when they are both trying to have fun. Understanding each other means asking questions and talking about our feelings. Thank you for sharing your ideas today!"

Social Story Script Session 2

Introduction: "The Group Project Misunderstanding"

Teacher: "Today we're going to read a story about a group project where a misunderstanding caused some upset feelings. Let's listen carefully to see how different perspectives can create conflict and how talking things out can help fix the problem."

Narrative:

"In a middle school class, a group of friends was working on a project together. Mia and Liam were two of the group members, and they both had different ideas about how to do their part of the project. Mia believed that planning every detail carefully was important so everyone felt involved, while Liam thought that jumping right in and starting the work was the best way to keep the project moving.

As the project progressed, Mia grew frustrated when she saw that Liam was not spending much time on planning. She thought he didn't care about the project or the opinions of the other group members. Liam, on the other hand, felt pressured by the need to give his ideas perfect form and thought Mia was holding the group back by overthinking every step.

One day, after a disagreement during a meeting, Mia and Liam stopped talking to each other. The tension made it hard for the whole group to work effectively. Realizing that the project was suffering, one of the other members suggested that Mia and Liam talk about their feelings and explain why they acted the way they did.

When they finally sat down together, Mia shared that her careful planning was a way of showing that she cared about everyone's ideas and wanted the project to be the best it could be. Liam explained that his quick-start approach was his way of keeping the energy going, so the project didn’t stall. Even though their methods were different, they both wanted the project to succeed. By understanding each other's perspective, Mia and Liam decided to combine their ideas, planning parts of the project together and then moving quickly once they agreed on the steps.

In the end, the group learned that by listening to each other and communicating, they could work together much better, even if they saw things differently at first."

Teacher Prompts and Discussion Cues

Teacher: "Now that we've heard the story, let's talk about the different parts."

1. "What were Mia and Liam's different ideas about how to work on the project?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. "How did their misunderstanding affect the whole group?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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3. "What happened when Mia and Liam talked about their feelings and ideas?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Teacher: "Can anyone think of a time when a misunderstanding led to a problem during a group activity, and how did talking help fix it?










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Wrap-Up

Teacher: "Great work today! We learned that even when people see things very differently, talking about our ideas and feelings can help everyone understand each other better. Communication is key to resolving conflicts and working as a team. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and listening carefully to today’s story!"

Feedback Form Session 4

Reflection on Learning

1. What is one new thing you learned today about how people can see situations differently?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What part of today's session did you enjoy the most?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What was the most challenging part of creating or understanding your own social story?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Personal Response

4. How did creating your social story make you feel about your ability to understand other people's feelings?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. Is there anything you would like to change or add to your social story if you could do it again?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!