Everything you need to encourage discussions in the classroom. This collection of short stories covers a wide range of subject matter, from the lighthearted to the serious. Each story is designed to engage students so they become more open and involved during class meetings. Discussion questions and social skill activities are included. Class meetings are an opportunity for teachers and students to build positive relationships while improving the social environment of the classroom. In these pages, teachers can find material that will help them create an environment where students in secondary school settings feel comfortable and included.