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Advocacy Adventure One-on-One

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Lesson Plan

Advocacy Adventure One-on-One

Learn how to advocate

This lesson plan is designed for one-on-one instruction to teach middle school students how to effectively advocate for themselves. Over the course of three weeks, the student will engage in personalized activities that build their confidence and communication skills. This lesson is important as it empowers students to express their needs and stand up for their beliefs, fostering a sense of agency and responsibility.

Audience

Middle School

Time

3 weeks

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: How to Be More Confident, Worksheet: Advocacy Skills Worksheet, Activity: Personalized Role-Playing Scenarios, Interactive Game: Advocacy Bingo, Quiz: Advocacy Skills Quiz, and Answer Key: Advocacy Skills Quiz Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction to Advocacy

1 session

  • Begin with a discussion on what advocacy means and why it's important.
  • Show the "How to Be More Confident" video to introduce assertiveness as a key component of advocacy.
  • Discuss the video and ask the student to share their thoughts on assertiveness.

Step 2

Understanding Advocacy Skills

1 week

  • Have the student complete the "Advocacy Skills Worksheet" individually.
  • Discuss the worksheet answers to clarify any misconceptions.
  • Introduce personalized role-playing scenarios where the student practices advocating for themselves in various situations.

Step 3

Interactive Advocacy Activities

1 week

  • Engage the student in an interactive game of Advocacy Bingo, where they identify advocacy skills in different scenarios.
  • Use flashcards to practice "I" statements and assertive communication techniques.
  • Encourage the student to create their own advocacy scenario and role-play it.

Step 4

Reflecting on Advocacy

1 session

  • Have the student reflect on their role-playing experiences in a discussion.
  • Ask them to share what they found challenging and what strategies were effective.

Step 5

Assessment and Closure

1 week

  • Administer the "Advocacy Skills Quiz" to assess the student's understanding of advocacy concepts.
  • Review the quiz answers using the "Advocacy Skills Quiz Answer Key."
  • Conclude with a discussion on how the student can apply advocacy skills in their daily life.
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Worksheet

Advocacy Skills Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and practice key advocacy skills through guided questions and scenarios.

Define advocacy in your own words.

Think about how you can support yourself or others.







List three situations where you might need to advocate for yourself.








What are some barriers to effective advocacy?








Describe a time when you successfully advocated for yourself or someone else.








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Quiz

Advocacy Skills Quiz

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Answer Key

Advocacy Skills Quiz Answer Key

This answer key provides the correct answers and explanations for the Advocacy Skills Quiz.

What is an "I" statement?

A statement that expresses personal feelings
"I" statements express personal feelings and help communicate needs without blaming others.

Which of the following is a key component of advocacy?

Assertiveness
Assertiveness is crucial for effective advocacy as it involves expressing needs clearly and confidently.

What should you do if someone misunderstands your advocacy?

Clarify your point calmly
Clarifying your point calmly helps resolve misunderstandings and maintains respectful communication.

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Worksheet

Advocacy Bingo

These printable cards are used for an interactive game of Advocacy Bingo, where students identify advocacy skills in different scenarios.




Advocacy Skill: Using "I" Statements







Advocacy Skill: Setting Boundaries







Advocacy Skill: Active Listening







Advocacy Skill: Assertive Body Language







Advocacy Skill: Expressing Needs Clearly




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