Daily SEL worksheet for communication skills: "Think It or Say It?" activity to help students distinguish private thoughts from verbal expressions.

Problem Description:

The task involves analyzing a set of statements and deciding whether they should be thought to oneself, said out loud, or marked with a question mark if unsure. The goal is to practice communication skills by distinguishing appropriate and inappropriate things to say.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Instructions:
- Circle statements that should only be thought to yourself.
- Underline statements that are appropriate to say out loud.
- Put a question mark (?) next to statements you are unsure about.

2. Analyze Each Statement:
Let's evaluate each statement based on its appropriateness for verbal communication:

#### Statement 1: "I saw the best movie this weekend."
- This is a positive and neutral comment that can be shared with others.
- Action: Underline it.

#### Statement 2: "I heard that Jenna failed the math test."
- Sharing someone else's failure without their permission can be hurtful or invasive.
- Action: Circle it (think to yourself).

#### Statement 3: "Where did you get your shoes?"
- This is a polite and curious question that is appropriate to ask.
- Action: Underline it.

#### Statement 4: "I hope Kiki doesn’t throw up on the bus again."
- Commenting on someone's health issue in public can be insensitive.
- Action: Circle it (think to yourself).

#### Statement 5: "I can't wait to go to your birthday party."
- This is a positive and appropriate comment to express excitement.
- Action: Underline it.

#### Statement 6: "Eww, why does your lunch smell like that?"
- This is rude and disrespectful. It should not be said out loud.
- Action: Circle it (think to yourself).

#### Statement 7: "I love your new haircut."
- This is a positive compliment and appropriate to share.
- Action: Underline it.

#### Statement 8: "This substitute is the worst."
- Criticizing someone publicly, especially in front of others, is inappropriate.
- Action: Circle it (think to yourself).

#### Statement 9: "This is boring."
- While it may be true, expressing boredom openly can be discourteous, especially in a group setting.
- Action: Put a question mark (?) next to it (unsure).

Final Answer:

Here is the completed task with the appropriate markings:

- Underline:
- I saw the best movie this weekend.
- Where did you get your shoes?
- I can't wait to go to your birthday party.
- I love your new haircut.

- Circle:
- I heard that Jenna failed the math test.
- I hope Kiki doesn’t throw up on the bus again.
- Eww, why does your lunch smell like that?
- This substitute is the worst.

- Question Mark (?):
- This is boring.

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\text{
Underline: I saw the best movie this weekend, Where did you get your shoes?, I can't wait to go to your birthday party, I love your new haircut. \\
Circle: I heard that Jenna failed the math test, I hope Kiki doesn’t throw up on the bus again, Eww, why does your lunch smell like that?, This substitute is the worst. \\
Question Mark (?): This is boring.
}
}
\]