“Alternatives” Options (opportunities) from which people choose “alternatives”  think “opportunities”

1.The school cafeteria is offering hot dogs or veggie burgers. Which alternative do you select? Hot DogVeggie Burger 2.Your teacher has asked you to read a book out loud to the class. Your alternatives are Way Out West Lives a Coyote Named Frank or Tight Times. Which alternative do you select? FrankTight Times STUDENT JOURNAL Page 2-4 Alternatives I Would Select Circle the alternative you would select.

Alternatives I Would Select Circle the alternative you would select. 3.You can’t decide whether to read or play with a friend after school. Which alternative do you select? ReadPlay 4.It is 8:00 at night and you are pretty tired. You would like to get some sleep and you also would like to see a special TV show. Which alternative do you select? TVSleep 5.You are out to dinner and have to decide on dessert. Your alternatives are ice cream or fruit pie. Which alternative do you select? Ice CreamFruit Pie

The Boy’s Alternatives Alternative 1Alternative 2 Cereal Water Play Sunday Dinner Child Care Pet

The Boy’s Alternatives Alternative 1Alternative 2 Cereal Water Play Sunday Dinner Child Care Pet

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Goals and obstacles “Goal” – something you want to have, or to do “Obstacle” – things or events that get in the way of reaching the goal “Alternatives” – options, “opportunities

#1 You want to read a certain book, but you don’t have the money to buy it.

#2 You want a good grade on an assignment, but it is due tomorrow and your favorite TV show is on tonight.

#3 You and your best friend have an argument and you want to make up, but he or she won’t listen to you.

#4 You want to go to the movies next Saturday, but you don’t have the money.

#5 You decide that you want to learn to read very well, but you aren’t making much progress.

#6 You want to go home to help your mom with dinner, but a lot of kids are going to the mall to hang out. You want to go with them.

#7 A kid offers you drugs on the playground. You don’t want to take them, but you are afraid not to.

#8 You are hungry and you want to eat lunch, but you spent your money on candy.