The Resolution Activity

Entry point 3/5/13Victor Gonzalez

Choose one of the following topics:(in groups of four)

1) Mario and Barbara were arguing over who would get to use the box of markers. They realized that arguing was getting them nowhere, so they figured out several ways

they could both use the markers.

2) Marta was upset because her best friend Sara walked by her this morning without saying a word. She didn't speak to Sara all day. What would you do?

3) Keith and Ana were playing on the same softball team, but they both wanted to pitch. They were shouting at each other.

4) Sonia was being teased and called names by some kids in the class. She hated being called names. Every morning the class had a class meeting to discuss things.

5) John has accused Frank of stealing things out of his locker. He denies the accusation.

Create a role play using:

An online comicA power point presentation

A digital movie

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Find a common ground

1) How did you find a common ground?

2) What did you learn about each other?

3) How do you de-escalate conflict?

4) Have you ever had a conflict like this one? How did you resolve it?

5) How does good communication help?

6) What is a win-win situation?

Communicate

Negociate

Mediate

Arbitrate

Litigate

Legislate