Assertive Communication Skills

Jayne Kay Archibald

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Assertive Communication Skills

Assertive Communication

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to assertive communication, a crucial skill for expressing thoughts and feelings effectively and respectfully. Through a worksheet, an engaging activity, and an exit ticket, students will learn to differentiate between assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles. This lesson is important as it empowers students to communicate confidently and build healthier relationships.

Audience

Grade 8

Time

20 mins

Approach

Materials

Worksheet: Assertive Communication Styles, Activity Instructions: Role-Playing Scenarios, Exit Ticket: Assertive Communication Reflection, and Quiz: Identify Your Communication Style

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Briefly introduce the concept of assertive communication.
Explain the importance of being assertive in expressing thoughts and feelings.
Distribute the 'Assertive Communication Styles' worksheet.

Step 2

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

Students complete the worksheet, identifying characteristics of assertive, passive, and aggressive communication.
Discuss answers as a class to ensure understanding.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

8 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a role-playing scenario from the 'Role-Playing Scenarios' instructions.
Students practice assertive communication by acting out their scenarios.
Encourage groups to discuss what went well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

4 mins

Recap the key points of assertive communication.
Distribute the 'Assertive Communication Reflection' exit ticket.
Students complete the exit ticket, reflecting on what they learned and how they can apply assertive communication in their lives.

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Worksheet

Assertive Communication Styles

This worksheet helps students identify and differentiate between assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles through multiple-choice and matching questions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of assertive communication?

A) Avoiding eye contact
B) Speaking clearly and confidently
C) Interrupting others

Match the communication style with its characteristic:

Passive
Aggressive
Assertive

A) Avoids conflict
B) Respects others' opinions
C) Dominates conversations

Which statement is an example of assertive communication?

A) "I feel upset when you interrupt me. Can we take turns speaking?"
B) "You never listen to me!"
C) "It's fine, I don't need to talk."

What is a key benefit of assertive communication?

A) It helps avoid conflict
B) It allows for clear expression of thoughts and feelings
C) It ensures you always get your way

Match the scenario with the communication style:

Asking a friend to stop interrupting you
Yelling at someone for cutting in line
Not speaking up when you disagree

A) Assertive
B) Aggressive
C) Passive

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

These printable cards contain scenarios for students to practice assertive communication through role-playing.

Scenario 1: You want to borrow a book from a friend who is hesitant to lend it.

Scenario 2: You need to ask your teacher for an extension on a project.

Scenario 3: You feel left out when your friends make plans without you.

Scenario 4: You disagree with a classmate's opinion during a group discussion.

Quiz

Assertive Communication Reflection

Quiz

Identify Your Communication Style