Pencil Problem Slides Lesson 1 • Conflict Clarity
What Part Was Mine?
Spotting My Part
When a problem happens, we look closely at what happened and find the choices we made.
Step 1
What Happened?
Step 2
Other Person
Step 3
What Did I Do?
Step 4
Next Time Move
Our 4 Question Detective Map
Step-by-Step
QUESTION 1
What happened?
Tell the basic facts like a camera recording a video.
QUESTION 2
What did they do?
What words or body actions did the peer show?
QUESTION 3 (MY PART)
What did I do?
What words or physical choices came from my body?
QUESTION 4
What could I do next time?
What is a calm, strong choice I can use instead?
Adult Prompt: "Today we are looking at our own power. We can't control others, but we can control our own part!"
Today's Story: The Borrowed Pencil
Scenario 1
READ ALOUD Classroom Table
"Marcus reached over and grabbed my favorite green pencil off my desk without asking."
"I got super mad. I shoved his desk and yelled: 'Give it back right now, jerk!'"
1. Marcus grabbed pencil
No permission asked
2. I shoved & yelled
Called him a mean word
Result: Big argument
Both students in trouble
Adult Prompt: "Point to the picture that shows what Marcus took. How did that feel?"
Breaking Down: What Marcus Did
Steps 1 & 2
What Happened?
Which choice matches the story?
A pencil was taken from the desk.
Someone dropped a book on the floor.
Sentence Starter: "What happened was..."
What Did Marcus Do?
Select his action:
Marcus grabbed the pencil without asking.
Marcus politely asked to borrow it.
Sentence Starter: "Marcus did..."
Adult Prompt: "Can we control what Marcus did? No. Now let's see what part belonged to ME."
Question 3: What Part Was Mine?
Key Moment
My Own Choices
I am in charge of my hands, my mouth, and my body.
What did I do when I felt mad?
I shoved his desk and yelled a mean name.
This was my choice.
I quietly took deep breaths.
Not what happened in this story.
Sentence Starter: "My part was: I yelled and shoved."
Adult Prompt: "It is okay to feel angry. But did shoving make things better or worse?"
Question 4: Next Time Choices
Next Time Move
Choice A
Use Strong, Calm Words
"Marcus, that is my pencil. Please hand it back now."
Calm Voice
Choice B
Ask Teacher for Help
Raise hand or walk over to tell the teacher calmly without shouting.
Safe Adult
Choice C
Take 3 Slow Breaths
Pause hands and mouth for 5 seconds before speaking.
Body Reset
Sentence Starter: "Next time, I can use calm words."
Ready for Worksheet
Pencil Problem Facilitator Guide Conflict Clarity • Lesson 1 Facilitator Guide
Pencil Problem: Adult Coaching Script
Tier 2/3 SEL • Speech & Learning Support
Target: 6th Grade Focus
Instructional Purpose & Mindset
Students with learning and speech impairments often experience high emotional reactivity when possessions are touched and struggle to verbally articulate their own behavioral role. This protocol separates peer triggers from personal actions without shaming, using concrete visual and verbal prompts.
Step-by-Step Scripted Protocol Read aloud bold text to student
Step 1: Event
"What happened in the classroom? Point to the picture."
Verbal Scaffold: "Tell me like a video camera. Did someone take a pencil or drop a book?"
Step 2: Peer
"What did Marcus do with his hands and words?"
Verbal Scaffold: "Marcus grabbed the pencil without asking. Was that nice? No. But did YOU control his hands? No."
Step 3: My Part
"Now look at YOUR hands and mouth. What part was YOURS?"
Verbal Scaffold: "Complete this sentence frame with me: 'I felt mad, and I chose to...' (shove desk / yell name)."
Step 4: Next Move
"Next time someone takes your item, what can you do instead of shoving?"
Verbal Scaffold: "Look at the 3 choice chips: Calm Words, Ask Adult, Deep Breaths. Pick one strong move."
Graduated Prompting Hierarchy
Level 1 (Independent): Student points/names their action using the sentence starter.
Level 2 (Choice Cue): Adult offers 2 options: "Did you shove the desk, or did you sit calmly?"
Level 3 (Direct Model): Adult models: "My part was yelling. Repeat after me: 'I yelled.'"
Speech & Learning Accommodations
Accept Gestures: Allow pointing to visual icons or checkboxes if verbalization causes anxiety.
Echoic Repetition: Have student echo short 2-3 word target phrases ("My hands shoved").
Slow Processing: Provide 7-10 seconds pause time before repeating or offering cues.
Success Metric for Lesson 1
Student correctly distinguishes "Marcus took pencil" from "I shoved desk" with 1 or fewer adult cues.
Record on IEP SEL Log
Pencil Problem Worksheet LESSON 1 ACTIVITY Conflict Clarity
What Part Was Mine?
Name:
Date:
The Story: The Classroom Pencil
Marcus grabbed my pencil without asking. I got mad, shoved his desk, and yelled.
Step 1: What happened?
Check 1 box
A pencil was taken from the desk.
A book dropped on the floor.
Step 2: What did the other person do?
Check 1 box
Marcus grabbed it without asking.
Marcus said "Please may I borrow this?"
Step 3: What did I do? (My Part)
Select & write below
I shoved the desk and yelled.
I asked the teacher for help.
Trace or write your sentence:
I did:
Step 4: Next time choice
Pick 1 strong choice
Calm Words "Give that back please"
Tell Teacher Raise hand for help
Deep Breaths Pause hands 5 sec
Write your plan:
Next time, I can:
Adult Support: [ ] Independent [ ] Choice Prompt [ ] Verbal Model
Adult Initials: ______
Game Glitch Slides Lesson 2 • Conflict Clarity
Recess Game Glitch
Game Time Glitches
Games get fast and competitive. Let's practice finding our part when a game rule feels unfair!
1
What Happened?
2
Their Action
3
My Action
4
Next Time Move
The Story: The Disputed Ball Call
Recess Scenario
READ ALOUD 4-Square Court
"We were playing 4-square. Jordan yelled: 'You're OUT! The ball hit the line!'"
"I was sure it was in! I felt red-hot mad. I snatched the ball, kicked it over the fence, and yelled: 'Now nobody plays!'"
Disagreement on rules
Jordan called me out
My Reaction Choice
Kicked ball & stopped game
Game Over For Everyone
Friends got upset and walked off
Adult Prompt: "Have you ever felt furious when someone made an unfair call? That feeling is real. Now let's spot the actions."
Separating: Jordan's Part vs My Part
Who Did What?
Step 2: Jordan's Action
What Jordan Said
"Jordan called me 'OUT' on the line."
Sentence: "Jordan called..."
Step 3: My Action (My Part)
What I Chose To Do
"I kicked the ball over the fence."
Sentence: "I kicked..."
Jordan made the call. Kicking the ball was 100% MY choice.
Notice the Difference
Step 4: Next Time Choices for Recess
Better Moves
Strategy 1
Replay the Point
Say: "Tie call! Let's just do a do-over serve."
"Do-Over"
Strategy 2
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Solve quick disputes in 3 seconds with a fair game.
Quick Decider
Strategy 3
Take a 2-Minute Walk
Step off the court to let anger cool down safely.
Cool Down
Sentence Starter: "Next time, I can ask for a do-over."
Recess Ready
Game Glitch Worksheet LESSON 2 ACTIVITY Conflict Clarity
Game Time Glitch: My Part
Name:
Date:
The Story: 4-Square Disagreement
Jordan called the ball "OUT." I thought it was in, got mad, and kicked the ball over the fence.
Step 1: What happened in the game?
Check 1 box
There was an argument about a ball call.
Everyone peacefully finished the game.
Step 2: What did Jordan do?
Check 1 box
Jordan yelled "You're OUT on the line!"
Jordan gently passed the ball to me.
Step 3: What did I do? (My Part)
Select & complete frame
I kicked the ball over the fence.
I accepted the out and waited in line.
Write your sentence:
I did:
Step 4: Next time choice for recess
Pick 1 strategy
Do-Over Replay the point
Rock, Paper 3-second decider
Take a Lap Cool down 2 min
Write your plan:
Next time, I can:
Adult Support: [ ] Independent [ ] Choice Prompt [ ] Verbal Model
Adult Initials: ______
Recess Coach Facilitator Guide Conflict Clarity • Lesson 2 Adult Resource
Recess Coach: Game Conflict Guide
Playground & Para Support
Focus: Rapid De-escalation & Debrief
Prerequisite: Calm Bodies Before Reflection
Never attempt the 4-part conflict script while the student is in fight-or-flight (heavy breathing, clenched fists, tearful). Provide a 2-minute neutral cool-down on the bench first. Once breathing slows, open the visual organizer.
3-Minute Sideline Debrief Script Use short, direct language
1. What event?
"What game were you playing, and what call was made?"
Adult cue: "You were in 4-square. There was a disagreement on the ball bounce."
2. Peer call
"What did Jordan yell? Did Jordan call you out?"
Adult cue: "Yes, Jordan called out. It felt unfair. But can we stop Jordan's voice? No."
3. My Part
"What did YOUR hands and feet do?"
Sentence starter model: "Finish this: 'I got mad, so I kicked...' (the ball over fence)."
4. Next move
"How do we stay in the game next time? Do-over, or Rock-Paper-Scissors?"
Adult cue: Have student physically practice shooting rock-paper-scissors once with you.
Speech Impairment Supports
Visual Pointing: Carry the 3-choice card on playground lanyard. Allow student to tap the card.
Reduced Sentence Length: Accept 2-word responses: "Jordan yelled", "I kicked", "Next time do-over".
Neutral Tone: Avoid accusatory inflection. Treat "My Part" as a normal puzzle piece.
Immediate Game Re-Entry
Ball Retrieval: Student retrieves the kicked ball as a natural restorative act.
Supported Handshake: Facilitate brief repair phrase: "Jordan, good game. Next time let's do a replay."
Line Re-entry: Student steps to the back of the line to restart without exclusion.
Lesson 2 Observation Check
Student acknowledged kicking the ball as their own action without blaming Jordan for the kick.
Debrief Complete
Hallway Reset Slides Lesson 3 • Conflict Clarity
Hallway Heat & Reset
Hallway Heat & Reset
Hallways get crowded and loud. When accidents happen, how do we own our part and reset peacefully?
My Superpower: Owning My Part
I am the boss of what I say and do next.
Final Step
The Story: The Locker Bump
Scenario 3
READ ALOUD Locker Hallway
"The bell rang. Alex bumped my heavy backpack and snapped: 'Watch where you're walking!'"
"I got hot and embarrassed. I slammed Alex's locker shut, yelled an insult back, and wouldn't let Alex pass."
Crowded Bump
Accident during passing time
Alex's Sharp Words
"Watch where you're walking!"
My Part
Slammed locker & blocked path
Adult Prompt: "Alex used rude words. But what did MY hands do to the locker? Let's trace it!"
The 4 Questions: Hallway Check
Self-Check
What Did Alex Do?
Bumped my backpack
Said rude words: "Watch it!"
Sentence: "Alex bumped and snapped at me."
What Did I Do? (My Part)
Slammed Alex's locker door
Blocked the walkway
Sentence: "My part was slamming and blocking."
Both people made mistakes. But I only have to fix MY part.
Big Insight
My Reset & Repair Toolkit
Next Time Moves
Short Apology
"Sorry I slammed the locker. It was crowded."
"My Bad"
Keep Walking
Take a breath, keep walking straight to class.
Walk Away
Calm Words
"It was an accident. Don't push me please."
Firm & Calm
Tell Hall Monitor
Ask the adult in the hall for quick support.
Adult Help
Sentence Starter: "Next time, I can take a breath and keep walking."
Ready to Practice
My Conflict Pocket Tracker LESSON 3 • PORTABLE TRACKER Conflict Clarity
My Conflict Reflection Tracker
Name:
Date:
The Story: Hallway Locker Bump
Alex bumped my backpack and snapped "Watch it!" I slammed Alex's locker and blocked the hallway.
Step 1: What happened in the hall?
Check 1 box
Two students bumped in a crowded hallway.
Students walked quietly to class.
Step 2: What did Alex do?
Check 1 box
Alex bumped backpack & snapped "Watch it!"
Alex said "Excuse me, sorry about that."
Step 3: What did I do? (My Part)
Select & write sentence
I slammed the locker & blocked the hall.
I took a deep breath and kept walking.
Write your sentence:
I did:
Step 4: My Next Time & Repair Move
Pick 1 strategy
Apology "Sorry I slammed"
Walk On Keep going
Calm Words "Accident, cool it"
Adult Tell monitor
Write your plan:
Next time, I can:
Adult Support: [ ] Independent [ ] Choice Prompt [ ] Verbal Model
Adult Initials: ______
Repair Moves Facilitator Guide Conflict Clarity • Sequence Assessment & Debrief
Conflict Progress & Repair Guide
IEP & SLP Data Tracker
Grades 6–8 SEL Intervention
IEP SEL & Speech Communication Goal
Goal: "When presented with a peer-conflict scenario and visual icon supports, the student will accurately distinguish peer actions from personal behavior by stating/selecting 'What I did' and generating at least 1 replacement coping move with ≤ 1 verbal cue across 4 out of 5 consecutive sessions."
Independence Rubric (4-Question Framework) Score 1–4
Level 4
Independent Reflection
Independently selects or verbalizes "I did [action]" and chooses a constructive replacement without adult prompting.
Level 3
Choice-Cued (Target Benchmark)
Correctly identifies personal role and replacement strategy when presented with 2 visual choice chips.
Level 2
Adult Verbal Prompting
Requires direct sentence starter cue ("My part was...") and adult redirection away from peer blaming.
Level 1
Full Modeling & Echoic Support
Adult points to icon and models sentence; student echoes or points with physical hand-over-hand / direct guidance.
3-Step Restorative Repair
Use this structured verbal formula to prevent speech dysfluency during peer repair:
1. Acknowledge: "Sorry I [slammed locker / yelled]."
2. Validate: "I know we both got startled."
3. Reset: "Next time let's just keep walking."
Generalization Schedule
Daily Morning Check-in: Review 4-question pocket card for 90 seconds.
Post-Incident Reset: Use tracker within 30 min of an incident in calm room.
Bi-Weekly SLP Consult: Track expressive sentence complexity and repair usage.
Sequence Mastery Criterion
Student completes all 4 reflection steps across 3 distinct peer scenarios with Level 3 or 4 independence.
IEP Goal Met