# Scenario Puzzle Cards Use these cards in your small groups to practice perspective-taking. Each card presents a social scenario, a list of characters with differing viewpoints, and a challenge that unlocks your next clue when you can clearly articulate each character’s perspective. --- ## Card 1: After-School Club Conflict **Scenario:** Two members disagree over which activity to choose for this week’s club meeting. **Characters:** - Alex: Prefers arts & crafts and believes creative expression builds confidence. - Sam: Pushes sports activities to keep everyone active and healthy. - Jordan: Wants a field trip for hands-on learning outside the classroom. - Taylor: Suggests inviting a guest speaker to bring new expertise. **Challenge:** 1. From each character’s viewpoint, identify their top motivation and concern. 2. Propose one compromise activity that addresses at least two characters’ goals. Unlock the clue when your group can summarize each perspective accurately.

--- ## Card 2: Group Project Deadline **Scenario:** Your science project group is behind schedule, and tension is rising about who will finish the work. **Characters:** - Mia: Worried about grades and wants to finish quickly. - Leo: Struggles with time management and feels overwhelmed. - Priya: Already completed her assigned part and feels frustrated at waiting. - Diego: Missed the last meeting and feels guilty about catching up. **Challenge:** 1. Describe each member’s main feelings about the project status. 2. Suggest one practical step that addresses everyone’s concerns and moves the project forward. Unlock the clue once you can present all four viewpoints and a group action plan.

--- ## Card 3: School Fundraiser Dilemma **Scenario:** Your class is planning a fundraiser but can’t agree on the type of event. **Characters:** - Casey: Focused on maximizing profit, favors a large carnival. - Jordan: Values inclusivity, wants a small community potluck. - Riley: Concerned about volunteer workload, suggests low-effort online sales. - Cameron: Excited about a social media campaign to reach more people. **Challenge:** 1. Explain why each idea matters most to each character. 2. Design a combined fundraiser plan that incorporates at least one element from each perspective. Unlock the clue when you can clearly argue how your hybrid plan meets everyone’s needs.

--- ## Card 4: Friendship Misunderstanding **Scenario:** A group chat message was misinterpreted, and two friends are now upset with each other. **Characters:** - Elena: Felt left out when not included in weekend plans. - Marcus: Thought he was being considerate by planning a smaller outing. - Sofia: Tried to mediate but wasn’t clear in her messages. - Devin: Believes digital communication lacks tone and may cause confusion. **Challenge:** 1. From each perspective, summarize why the misunderstanding happened. 2. Propose one clear, empathetic message or solution that helps everyone reconcile. Unlock the clue once your group can role-play each viewpoint and share a restorative communication plan.

Alexandra Arnhold

1 Lessons

Perspective Puzzle

Alexandra Arnhold

1 Lessons

Perspective Puzzle