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Questions
- Who taught Ben about the power of a positive attitude?
- What does Ben write down every day to help him stay positive?
- Where does Ben go when he wants to feel better?
- When did Sarah notice Ben didn’t seem upset about a bad result?
- Why does Ben say he tries positive self-talk?
- Does Sarah think she is sometimes too critical of herself?
- Did Ben and Sarah both agree that it’s impossible to be positive all the time? (Yes/No)
True or False
- Ben started complaining more after talking to his uncle.
- Sarah likes to talk to friends or family when she feels sad.
- Ben thinks ignoring problems is a good way to stay positive.
- Ben believes that attitude is a choice.
- Sarah and Ben both use music to help them feel better.
Discussion Questions
- What do you do to stay positive when you have a difficult day?
- Do you agree that a positive attitude can help you in school or work? Why or why not?
- Have you ever helped a friend feel better by being positive?
- What are some small good things in your life that make you happy?
- How do you talk to yourself when you make a mistake?
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Answer Key
Questions:
- Ben’s uncle taught him about the power of a positive attitude.
- Ben writes down three good things every day to help him stay positive.
- Ben goes for a walk or listens to music when he wants to feel better.
- Sarah noticed Ben didn’t seem upset last month when he didn’t do well on his science test.
- Ben says he tries positive self-talk to encourage himself and feel more confident.
- Yes, Sarah thinks she is sometimes too critical of herself.
- Yes, both agreed it’s impossible to be positive all the time.
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