Teacher Scenarios
Participating Texas teachers have created these scenario lessons specifically for students participating in the Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge. Each of these scenarios meets certain criteria set forward by The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), English Language Proficiency Standard (ELPS) and College and Career Readiness Standard (CCRS).
Athletes and Sportsmanship
What does it mean to have “Good Sportsmanship”?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Should competition create jealousy among teammates?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Bullying
Who does bullying affect?
by Susan Johnson & Laura Duarte
DOWNLOAD PDF
What constitutes bullying?
by Carmen Crawford, Bobbie Trejo, Rosa Zamarripa & Susan Ludka
DOWNLOAD PDF
Why do people treat people who are not like themselves differently?
by Jessica Olivares
DOWNLOAD PDF
How can bullying be detected when the halls are full of people?
by Janet Hutcheson
DOWNLOAD PDF
At what point does the teacher become the bully?
by Brandi Kelly
DOWNLOAD PDF
How can a safe atmosphere be established in class?
by Annette Okoro & Irene Mirasol
DOWNLOAD PDF
Should students expect to be safe in the hallways?
by Lanelle Brousard
DOWNLOAD PDF
How do you dispel jealousy and embrace success?
by Wynette Rideaux, Linda Vaughn & Christopher Orr
DOWNLOAD PDF
The mood swings and inconsistent behaviors of people suffering from diabetes can be a source of chaos or even violence for some families. In schools, students suffering from the disease are prime bullying targets.
by Genny Sterling
DOWNLOAD PDF
When do joking words become hurtful?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Gangs
What is the purpose of showing colors in school?
by Olga Granados
DOWNLOAD PDF
What is the importance of family?
by Dalia Camero, Jessica Olivres & Yvonne Martines
DOWNLOAD PDF
Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Military Families
What actions would you take to help all members of this family?
by Jennifer D’Orazio
DOWNLOAD PDF
Peer Pressure
What should be done if drug use seems to be glamorized by some students?
by Janet Hutcheson
DOWNLOAD PDF
Relationships – Family
Can emotional pain cause thoughts of suicide, or cause someone to use self-abuse?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
When the teen is expected to step into the role of the parent.
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Relationships – Peer
Can words be used in such a way as to be a violent act?
by Lana Shadwick
DOWNLOAD PDF
When you meet someone for the first time, does the evening become a joyful memory or does it become a nightmare? (Date Rape)
by Dalia Carmero
DOWNLOAD PDF
How can you recognize when a friend is in emotional trouble?
by Deidra Lee
DOWNLOAD PDF
What actions in a relationship show trust?
by Tracey Womack, Brenda Torres & Denise Leal
DOWNLOAD PDF
How far should a person go to fit in, have friends or be popular?
by Christy Maris
DOWNLOAD PDF
What would you do if your boyfriend’s former girlfriend started making trouble for you?
by Lisa Riesterer, Heather Lee & Nancy Vickery
DOWNLOAD PDF
How can you maintain control when someone you like stops liking you?
by Olga Granados
DOWNLOAD PDF
How do you resolve conflicts?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
Can personal convictions be maintained in the school culture?
by Cherie Venable
DOWNLOAD PDF
Social Media
Is sending unflattering pictures of a classmate via text message wrong?
by Cathy Kimbrow, Stevie Wilson & Brandi Kelly
DOWNLOAD PDF
What are the dangers of sexting?
by Yvonne Martinez, Jessica Olivares & Dalia Camero
DOWNLOAD PDF
Should student’s pictures be treated as private property and off limits to the school?
by Stevie Wilson, Cathy Kimbrow & Brandi Kelly
DOWNLOAD PDF
How does Facebook hurt or help social friendships?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
How should you appropriately respond or react to negative comments on Facebook?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF
How can you successfully defend yourself on Facebook?
by the teachers comprising the DtWTX Educational Advisory Committee at the 2012 Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit
DOWNLOAD PDF