Social Clue Detectives Slides
Social Clue Detectives
Grade 6 4-Student Team
Reading Social Clues
How to notice what people feel, think, and mean by looking at clues.
1. Feelings
2. Thoughts
3. Tone
4. Choices
The 3 Clues Formula
How to Make a Smart Guess
1. Look
Face expression, eyes, hands, and body posture.
2. Listen
Voice tone, volume, speed, and silence.
3. Context
Where are we? What just happened right before?
Smart Social Guess: When we put clues together, we can understand people without mind-reading!
Part 1
Feelings & Emotions
Read the Situation
What Happened to Jordan:
• Jordan just got a math test back from the teacher.
• Jordan quickly folds the paper so no one can see the score.
• Jordan looks down at the floor and stays quiet.
Eye & Body Clue
Looking down; shoulders hunched.
Action Clue
Hiding the test paper right away.
Context Clue
Tests were just graded and returned.
Question: How is Jordan feeling right now?
Part 1
Match the Feeling
Choose A, B, or C
Which feeling matches Jordan's clues?
A
Proud Jordan got an A+ and wants to show friends.
B
Upset or Disappointed Jordan got a low score and feels embarrassed.
C
Sleepy Jordan is tired and wants to take a nap.
Team Question: What is one kind thing you could say to Jordan?
Part 2
Thoughts & Intentions
Read the Situation
What Happened with Marcus:
• You and Marcus are working on a poster together.
• Marcus puts the caps on all the markers.
• He zips his pencil case and looks at the wall clock 3 times.
• There are 2 minutes left before the class bell rings.
Action Clue
Packing supplies into his bag.
Looking Clue
Checking the clock again and again.
Time Clue
Class ends in only 2 minutes.
Question: What is Marcus thinking or planning to do?
Part 2
Match the Thought
Choose A, B, or C
What is Marcus thinking right now?
A
“I want to pack up so I am ready for the bell.” He wants to be ready to leave on time.
B
“I am angry at my partner.” He wants to stop working because he is mad.
C
“I want to draw more pictures.” He is planning to start a new drawing right now.
Remember: Checking the clock does NOT mean Marcus is mad at you!
Part 3
Words vs. Voice Tone
Read the Situation
What Happened with Maya:
• Teacher says: “It is raining outside. Recess is inside today.”
• Maya rolls her eyes and lets out a big sigh.
• In a slow, flat voice, Maya says: “Oh, great.”
The Words She Used: “Oh, great.” The word “great” usually means happy or good.
Her Face and Voice Tone: Eye roll + Heavy sigh Her voice and eyes show she is NOT happy.
Rule: When words and voice tone don't match, trust the voice tone!
Part 3
Match the Real Meaning
Choose A, B, or C
What does Maya really mean by “Oh, great”?
A
She is happy to stay inside She loves rainy days and wants to stay in the room.
B
She is annoyed (Sarcasm) She is using sarcasm. She really means “this is NOT great.”
C
She is asking for help She needs someone to explain what rain is.
Word to Know: Sarcasm means saying words that mean the opposite of your real feeling.
Part 4
Social Problem Solving
Read the Situation
What Happened with Leo:
• Leo is holding his lunch tray and looking for a place to sit.
• A table has an open chair, but someone's backpack is on it.
• Leo stands right by the chair silently without saying anything.
What Leo is Feeling:
• Wants a seat for lunch.
• Feels shy or nervous to ask.
What the Table Thinks:
• Busy eating and talking.
• Did not notice Leo waiting.
The Problem: Leo needs a seat, but the students don't know he wants one!
Part 4
Pick the Best Move
Choose A, B, or C
What is the best choice for Leo?
A
Push the backpack onto the floor This might make the other student upset or start an argument.
B
Say: “Excuse me, can I sit here?” This uses polite words so they can move the backpack.
C
Walk away and skip lunch This does not solve the problem and leaves Leo hungry.
Remember: People cannot read our minds. Asking with words solves the problem quickly!
Our 4-Student Squad
Pick Your Detective Role
1 Job Each
Student 1: Eyes Scout Look at body & face “What is their body doing?”
Student 2: Voice Scout Listen to voice tone “How does their voice sound?”
Student 3: Thoughts Scout Guess the feeling “What are they thinking?”
Student 4: Helper Scout Find a good response “What can we say or do?”
Team Goal: Every student shares one clue when solving a mystery!
3 Clue Rules to Remember
Good Job, Detectives!
1. Look at Eyes & Body
Postures and faces tell us what people feel inside.
2. Listen to Tone
Tone of voice tells us if words are sincere or sarcastic.
3. Ask If Not Sure
Asking “Are you okay?” is always okay to do.
Small Group Check-Out: Which role do you want to try next time: Eyes, Voice, Thoughts, or Helper?