Students demonstrate social awareness by: 1) Demonstrating the ability to identify what another person is feeling (e.g., happy, sad, disappointed, confused, angry), what another person intends or wants (e.g., whether an offensive comment was accidental or malicious, when a person is seeking approval), and 3) they are able to “read between the lines” and extract unstated messages conveyed by the choice of words, the tone of voice, facial expressions, body language, silence, and other nonverbal cues (e.g., knowing someone is upset even when they insist they are fine). 2) Demonstrating an understanding of how the unique backgrounds, experiences, values, ideologies, and characteristics of individuals influence the way these individuals interpret and react to events and communications. 3) Accurately assessing how they are perceived by others (e.g., they can tell whether they are valued, trusted, respected, or liked). 4) Perceiving how others react to their statements and nonverbal communications. 5) Recognizing when a friend requires adult help to cope with severe emotional distress.
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