Trouble Talk: Game Show & Book Study

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What Others Say

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“These game shows are the best! It’s especially good to use as a last-minute lesson. You just have to read the book, and the game show is all ready to go! Plus my students have fun while they learn.”
Karen R.
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“I used this with a girls group that had a lot of combinations of relational aggression, gossip, rumors, and etc. Trouble Talk was just what they needed. Thank you for the supplimental helps for them to grasp what needs to be understood.”
Whitney C.
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No Prep Quiz Show Style Lesson on Trouble Talk

Bring Trudy Ludwig’s important book Trouble Talk to life with this fun, interactive quiz-show style companion lesson! The Trouble Talk Game Show helps students understand relational aggression, the harm caused by rumors, and positive ways to build healthier friendships. Students explore what gossip and bullying look like, why they are harmful, and how to make better choices in their peer relationships.

Please note: Trudy Ludwig’s book, Trouble Talk, is not included in this resource.

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What’s Included

✔ Google Slides™ file
✔ PowerPoint™ file
✔ Printable task cards with all challenge prompts (perfect for small groups or screen-free play)
✔ Full counseling lesson plan
✔ 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for added flexibility

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Ways to Use This Lesson

• As a SEL classroom lesson on relational aggression, rumors, and kindness

• In small group counseling focused on friendship and bullying prevention

• For bibliotherapy alongside Trouble Talk

• To supplement character education or social skills lessons

• As a community-building classroom activity

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Game Show Categories

The Trouble Talk Game Show keeps students engaged with challenge types that appeal to different learning styles. Categories include:

• ACT IT OUT – Teams role play real-life friendship and rumor scenarios.

• TRUE or FALSE – Students decide if statements about gossip and bullying are fact or myth.

• SKETCH IT – Teams draw their answers to reinforce understanding in creative ways.

• IMAGINE IF – Students respond to “what if” questions to practice empathy and problem-solving.

• RISK – A surprise challenge that keeps students energized and involved.

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Why Teachers & Counselors Love It

⭐ Engaging & interactive – Students act, sketch, and problem-solve their way through the lesson
⭐ Addresses real issues – Tackles gossip, bullying, and relational aggression
⭐ Customizable – Edit challenges to fit your students’ specific needs
⭐ Low prep – Ready to use with both digital and printable options
⭐ Flexible – Works for whole-class lessons, small groups, or one-on-one sessions

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💡 Time needed: The full Game Show runs 40–60 minutes, but shorter alternative activities are included for when you need less time or a simpler format.

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👉 This resource is a fun, flexible, and stress-free way to help students understand the impact of rumors and relational aggression—perfect for pairing with Trouble Talk in SEL or counseling lessons.

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For more Games Shows Based on Trudy Ludwig’s books, check out:

❤️ Trudy Ludwig’s THE INVISIBLE BOY: School Counseling Inclusion & Empathy Lesson

❤️ Trudy Ludwig’s MY SECRET BULLY: Relational Aggression School Counseling Lesson