Ask students to discuss instances when they've reacted to invalid or unfair criticism in a COLD or HOT way.
Have students identify the LOOKING, THINKING and ACTING elements of these COLD and HOT responses.
Have them roleplay these COLD and HOT responses.
Have students identify the LOOKING, THINKING and ACTING elements of a COOL response in the same situation.
Have students roleplay the COOL response for these situations.
Have students roleplay the following situations using the "Explain Your Side" process. You may draw from the following examples or tailor the role plays to fit your student's life experiences.
Your older sister's discovers a stain on her favorite jacket. She criticizes you for doing it since you've borrowed things in the past and have wrecked them. This time you didn't and you're hurt by the criticism. What do you do?
Your friend told you something confidentially and now the secret's out. He comes back to you and criticizes you for "having a big mouth". You're hurt by his criticism since you've never told anyone. What do you do?
Your Morn finds a broken dish in the garbage can and criticizes you for being clumsy again. Usually, it is your fault, but not this time. What do you do?