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Advocate for Yourself!

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Lesson Plan

Advocate for Yourself!

Self-advocacy

This lesson focuses on teaching 11th grade students the importance of self-advocacy through active learning and game-based strategies. Students will engage in a discussion to explore what self-advocacy means, participate in an activity to practice these skills, and watch a video on assertiveness. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to express their needs and boundaries effectively, fostering confidence and independence.

Audience

11th grade life skills

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, Video: How to Be More Confident, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to self-advocacy and its importance in everyday life.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students will learn.

Step 2

Discussion

8 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about self-advocacy.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences where they had to advocate for themselves.

Step 3

Activity

10 mins

  • Conduct a role-playing activity where students practice self-advocacy in different scenarios.
  • Provide Activity Instructions to guide the role-play.
  • Debrief with students on what they learned from the activity.

Step 4

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply self-advocacy skills in their daily lives.

Step 6

Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Ask students to write down one situation where they plan to use self-advocacy skills in the coming week and how they will approach it.
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Discussion

Self-Advocacy Discussion

A guided discussion to explore the concept of self-advocacy and its importance.

What does self-advocacy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about situations where they had to speak up for themselves.







Why is it important to advocate for yourself?

Discuss the benefits of self-advocacy, such as gaining confidence and ensuring personal needs are met.







Can you share a time when you successfully advocated for yourself?

Allow students to share personal stories and reflect on the outcomes.







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Worksheet

Self-Advocacy Role-Play Activity

An activity where students practice self-advocacy through role-playing different scenarios.

Scenario 1: You received the wrong order at a restaurant. How would you address this with the waiter?








Scenario 2: You feel overwhelmed with your current workload. How would you discuss this with your teacher?








Scenario 3: You want to join a club, but you're nervous about meeting new people. How would you approach this situation?








Scenario 4: You notice a mistake in your paycheck. How would you bring this up with your employer?








Scenario 5: You disagree with a friend's opinion during a group project. How would you express your viewpoint respectfully?








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