Taking charge of your anger

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Taking charge of your anger Getting along with
your teachers and peers

• A mini-lesson by Mr. Hess

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Have you ever lost your temper?

• Give me some examples of when you got angry
• Everyone gets angry. Maybe you "lose your cool"
  or "hit the roof." When kids are treated
  unfairly, anger can help them stand up for
  themselves. The hard part is learning what to do
  with these strong feelings.

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What is Anger?

• Anger is one of many different emotions we all
  have.
• Did you know it can be good to get angry
  sometimes?
• The important thing is how we handle our anger
  and how we express our feelings.

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What makes you angry?

• Maybe someone was picking on you
• Perhaps something didnt go the way you had
  planned.
• Or maybe you just had a bad morning and someone
  pushed you over the limit.
• Give some examples of what can make you angry.

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How can you tell when youre angry?

• Many times your body will tell you that you are
  getting angry
• Can you think of a way your body might give you a
  clue that you are getting angry?
• The way you breathe, if your muscles are tight,
  your face may turn red
• All of these are signs your getting angry

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How can I tell if someone else is angry?

• They may become quiet and start to ignore you
• They may snap at you
• An angry person may stomp away or walk out of the
  room
• Are there any other ways you could tell someone
  is getting angry?

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What can I do if I am angry?

• Take some deep breaths
• Go for a walk to cool down
• Talk to an adult (A Teacher, Counselor, or even
  an older friend or mentor)
• Count to 10
• Do some sort of physical activity
• Draw a picture of your anger
• Put your headphones on and sing as loud as you can

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Just remember

• Never getting angry is impossible. Instead,
  remember that how you act when you're angry can
  make the situation better or worse. Don't let
  anger be the boss of you. Take charge of it!

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Getting along with you teachers and peers
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The benefits of getting along

• Makes class time more pleasant and enjoyable
• You learn more and will be more comfortable
  asking for help
• Your teacher will give you the benefit of the
  doubt more often
• Your classmates will not be distracted and yall
  can focus on the lesson at hand

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What does Getting along mean?

• "Getting along" means you and your teacher have a
  way of communicating that works for both of you
  and you both are getting what you need from the
  relationship. From your teacher's perspective, he
  or she wants to make sure you are paying
  attention, being respectful and polite, and
  trying your best to learn.

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Cant we all just get along?

• From your perspective, you want a teacher who is
  respectful to you, answers your questions, and
  tries to help you learn. You can get along and
  learn without being pals with your teacher,
  although it's nice if that happens.

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What if you and your teacher dont get along?

• Teachers and students sometimes have personality
  clashes
• If you show your teacher you want to make the
  situation better, he or she will probably do
  everything possible to make that happen. By
  handling a problem like this, you learn something
  about how to get along with people who are
  different from you.

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The business relationship

• Your relationship with a teacher is often your
  first chance to develop a "business
  relationship." Just like your parents have
  business relationships with the people they work
  with or the people who deliver the mail to your
  house, kids also can have these kinds of
  relationships. They are different from your
  family relationships and friendships, which are
  built on affection and love.

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The Business relationship continued

• In a business relationship, both parties get
  something out of the relationship, but don't
  necessarily need to be good friends or like each
  other a lot. They simply need to respect one
  another, be polite, and stay focused on the job
  at hand. In other words, they need to "get down
  to business."

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Your job as a student

• Even if a certain teacher isn't your favorite,
  you can still have a successful relationship,
  especially if you fulfill your basic
  responsibilities as a student.
• Here are some of those responsibilities
• Attend class ready to learn.
• Be prepared for class with the right pencils,
  books, and completed assignments.
• Listen when your teacher is talking.
• Do your best, whether it's a classroom
  assignment, homework, or a test.

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The most important single ingredient in the
formula of success is knowing how to get along
with people. -Teddy Roosevelt