SEL Topics: holding Grudges, Effective Communication
Sometimes bad things happen, a conflict, or a big disappointment. It's easy to get bitter and hold onto the negative experience.
In the book, "The Sour Grape", written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald, the Sour Grape holds grudges against everyone. But when a friend holds a grudge against him without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Forgiveness, compassion, and the importance of clear and assertive communication are topics that can be introduced in this witty introduction to the downfalls of grudge-holding.
This unit contains:
-discussion prompts
-reader's response questions
-student comprehension pages
-comprehension assessment
-"I" Message anchor chart
-"I" Message student pages
-"Grudge Holding Alternative" student page
-word search with extension
14 pages
