The document discusses different ways that people can react when others treat them badly: like a turtle by hiding one's head and speaking softly; like a shark by yelling angrily and using threats; or like an owl by making eye contact, speaking firmly but politely, and using a conflict resolution tool. The students in Room 6 determined that reacting like an owl is best because it allows one to be taken seriously without escalating the situation into more trouble.

1. Different ways we can react By Room 6

2. We can react in different ways If someone treats us in a way we don’t like we can react in different ways. We can react like: A turtle A shark Or an owl

3. A turtle If someone reacts like a turtle when someone is mean to them they… Put their head down Don’t look people in the eye Talk in a shy voice

4. A Turtle

5. A shark If someone reacts like a shark when someone is mean to them they… Talk in a loud, angry voice Glare at the other person Use put downs and threats Might hurt someone physically

6. A Shark

7. An owl If someone reacts like an owl when someone is mean to them they… Use the five finger tool Look the person in the eye Use a strong but polite voice

8. An owl

9. What do you think is the best way to react? Why?

10. In Room 6… We decided that the best way to react is to react like an owl because: If we react like a turtle people might not take us seriously If we react like a shark we will get ourselves into more trouble If we react like an owl people will know we are serious and that we would like them to stop what they are doing.