Teacher Notes
Your more capable students will quickly learn the three "styles" of response and the benefits of each. Your more challenged students may have more difficulty. For this group, the goal should be that they become aware that they have a choice in the way they respond to anger other than running away or becoming angry themselves.
Video Synopsis
Nick has told Cameron he likes Angela, but when he sees Cameron hugging her, he feels angry and betrayed. Nick models COLD, HOT, and COOL responses to his own anger towards Cameron. The COLD and HOT responses do nothing to relieve his anger. The COOL response allows Nick to calm down and get control of himself. He uses the "Check It Out" process to get an explanation from Cameron.
Introduction
Before viewing the video, discuss the following. Paraphrase and adapt the content to meet the ability level of your students.
How many of you have been angry over something that you thought was happening, but in fact, you misunderstood the situation?
Yes, it's something that happens to all of us. (The teacher should share with the class a time when he/she was angry and frustrated over a misunderstanding.)
Video Introduction
Nick has told Cameron he likes Angela, but when he sees Cameron hugging her, he feels angry and betrayed. Nick models three ways he can react to his own anger... he can be COLD; he can be HOT or he can BeCool.