1. Social Star Books 1,2,3 By Nancy Gajewski, Polly Hirn, and Patty Mayo

2. About these Books Complete curriculum for teaching social communication skills Series of books that emphasize general interaction, skills, peer interaction, problem solving/dealing with conflict, emotions, and classroom work habits All 3 books include the same beginning 2 chapters-getting started and Social Star: A Closer Look and appendices All 3 books contain different social skills units Incorporates frequent opportunities to for students to interact cooperatively Provides creative ways and a variety of activities to teach each social skill unit to students

3. What Each Social Skills Unit Includes in the Introductory Material Goal statement Educator information unique to the social skills being addressed Series of lessons for teaching the social skills A list of related activities A list of related literature Suggested ways to integrate social skill instruction throughout the school day * units do not have to be taught in their entirety

4. What Each Unit’s Lesson Plan Includes Objectives List of materials needed A preparatory set A specific plan for completion of the lesson

5. 6 Components of each Unit Lesson 1.Introduction/Instruction 2.Modeling 3.Rehearsal 4.Feedback 5.Cognitive planning 6.Transfer/Generalization

6. Getting Started Identify a student’s social skills needs by completing the Social Communication Skills Rating Scale which is included Determine which units to teach

7. Social Star Book 1 General Interaction Skills Units include: Cognitive Planning Body Talk Eye Contact Manners Volume Listening Basics Tone of Voice Staying on Topic/Switching Topics Facial Expression Conversations Posture Interrupting Personal Space Right Time and Place Hygiene Being Formal or Casual

8. Social Star Book 2 Peer Interaction Skills Units include: Body Talk Summary Deal with Teasing Optimism Collaborative Skills Playing Cooperatively Getting Into a Group Respecting Differences Giving Put-Ups Being a Friend Participating Giving and Receiving Compliments Staying on Task Building a Positive Reputation Disagreeing Politely

9. Social Star Book 3 Conflict Resolution and Community Interaction Skills Units include: Taking Charge of Feelings Being Assertive Being responsible Taking Charge of Anger Resisting Peer Pressure Settling Conflicts Making an Apology Responding to Criticism Helping My Community