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Assertive Communication Game

Lesson Plan

Assertive Communication Game

Learning how to be Assertive

This lesson introduces 5th graders to the concept of assertiveness through a fun and interactive game. Students will learn the importance of assertive communication and practice it in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop confidence in expressing their thoughts and needs, which is essential for their social and emotional development.

Audience

5th grade small group

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Printable Assertiveness Scenario Cards, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Briefly explain what assertiveness means: standing up for yourself in a respectful way.
  • Discuss why being assertive is important in everyday situations.

Step 2

Game: Assertiveness Scenarios

12 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of Printable Assertiveness Scenario Cards.
  • Instruct students to take turns reading a scenario and role-playing an assertive response.
  • Encourage students to discuss different ways to be assertive in each scenario.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Gather students back together and ask them to share their experiences from the game.
  • Discuss what they found challenging and what they learned about being assertive.
  • Reinforce the importance of assertive communication in building healthy relationships.
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Worksheet

Assertiveness Scenario Cards

These cards contain various scenarios for students to practice assertive communication. They are designed for one-sided printing and can be used in small group activities.




You want to join a game that your friends are playing, but they haven't invited you.







A classmate keeps borrowing your pencil without asking.







You don't understand the homework and need to ask the teacher for help.







Your friend wants to copy your answers on a test.







You want to sit with a new group at lunch but feel nervous about asking.







Someone cuts in front of you in line at the cafeteria.







Your sibling takes your favorite toy without permission.







A friend makes a joke that hurts your feelings.







You need to tell a friend you can't come to their party because you have other plans.







You want to ask your parents for a later bedtime.




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