Students decide if and how to respond to inappropriate comments by others. They develop an understanding of the importance of identifying when a comment warrants a response, selecting an appropriate and effective response, and mustering the confidence to respond to others when a situation warrants. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introducing the strategy, practicing the strategy, reinforcing the strategy, applying the strategy to everyday teaching, and assessing use of the strategy) and resources for students (introductory activities, data charts, student guide and self-assessment rubric).

This resource is part of the collection Tools for Thought.