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Express Yourself, Respectfully!

Lesson Plan

Express Yourself, Respectfully! Lesson Plan

Students will be able to identify the components of an I-message and practice using I-messages to express their feelings and needs without blaming others.

Learning to use 'I-messages' helps students communicate their feelings and needs clearly and respectfully, preventing misunderstandings and promoting positive relationships. This skill is vital for navigating social situations and resolving conflicts peacefully.

Audience

4th Grade Bilingual Students (English/Spanish)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive slides, guided practice, and a fun game to build I-message skills.

Materials

Whiteboard or Projector, Markers or Pens, Slide Deck: Express Yourself, Respectfully!, Activity: I-Message Scenarios, Game: I-Message Charades, and Discussion Guide: Respectful Communication

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: How Do You Feel?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students to think about a time they felt upset, frustrated, or happy.
    - Ask: "How do you usually tell someone how you feel?" Allow a few students to share.
    - Introduce the idea that sometimes how we express ourselves can lead to arguments, but there's a better way! (Show Slide 1 and Slide 2)

Step 2

Introducing I-Messages

10 minutes

  • Present the concept of "I-messages" using the Slide Deck: Express Yourself, Respectfully! (Slides 3-6).
    - Explain the three parts of an I-message: I feel... when you... because...
    - Provide examples in both English and Spanish, emphasizing not blaming.
    - Have students practice identifying the parts of example I-messages as a class.

Step 3

Activity: I-Message Scenarios

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
    - Distribute or display the Activity: I-Message Scenarios.
    - Instruct groups to read each scenario and work together to create an appropriate I-message response.
    - Circulate to provide support and feedback. (Show Slide 7)

Step 4

Game: I-Message Charades (Optional if time allows)

5 minutes

  • If time permits, play Game: I-Message Charades.
    - Explain the rules: one student acts out a feeling, and others guess the feeling and try to form an I-message based on a scenario.
    - Emphasize fun and quick thinking. (Show Slide 8)

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Discussion

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together.
    - Facilitate a brief discussion using the Discussion Guide: Respectful Communication questions.
    - Reiterate the importance of using I-messages for clear and respectful communication.
    - End with a positive affirmation about their new communication skills. (Show Slide 9 and Slide 10)
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Slide Deck

¡Exprésate con Respeto! / Express Yourself, Respectfully!

Comunicación Positiva / Positive Communication


¿Cómo compartimos lo que sentimos? / How do we share what we feel?

Welcome students and set a positive tone. Ask students to think about how they tell others how they feel. This is a warm-up to gauge their current communication methods. Transition to the idea that there's a good way to share feelings without arguments.

Hablar de Sentimientos / Talking About Feelings

A veces, es difícil decir cómo nos sentimos sin que se enojen los demás.

Sometimes, it's hard to say how we feel without others getting upset.

Hoy aprenderemos una forma especial de compartir nuestros sentimientos que ayuda a todos a entenderse mejor, ¡sin culpar a nadie!

Today we'll learn a special way to share our feelings that helps everyone understand each other better, without blaming anyone!

Introduce the topic of communication and how it can sometimes be tricky. Explain that today, they will learn a special way to talk that helps everyone understand each other better and avoids blaming.

Mensajes 'Yo' / 'I' Messages

Un 'Mensaje Yo' es una forma de hablar sobre cómo te sientes y qué necesitas, sin hacer que la otra persona se sienta mal o culpable.

An 'I-Message' is a way to talk about how you feel and what you need, without making the other person feel bad or guilty.

¡Es tu forma de ser asertivo y claro! / It's your way to be assertive and clear!

Introduce I-messages as the main tool. Explain what an I-message is in simple terms: a way to talk about your feelings and needs.

Las Partes de un Mensaje 'Yo' / The Parts of an 'I' Message

Un Mensaje Yo tiene 3 partes importantes:

An I-Message has 3 important parts:

  1. "Yo siento..." / "I feel..." (Your emotion / Tu emoción)
  2. "cuando tú..." / "when you..." (What happened / Lo que pasó)
  3. "porque..." / "because..." (Why it affects you / Por qué te afecta)


Break down the structure of an I-message into three easy-to-remember parts. Go over each part clearly, providing a quick, simple example for each.

Ejemplo: ¡No Culpando! / Example: No Blaming!

Forma de Culpar / Blaming Way:
"¡Tú siempre me interrumpes! ¡Eres tan grosero!"
"You always interrupt me! You are so rude!"

Con un Mensaje 'Yo' / With an 'I' Message:
"Yo siento frustración cuando tú hablas mientras yo estoy hablando porque entonces me olvido de lo que iba a decir y no me siento escuchado."
"I feel frustrated when you talk while I am speaking because then I forget what I was going to say and I don't feel heard."

Provide a clear example, first the 'blaming' way, then the 'I-message' way. Emphasize how the I-message focuses on personal feelings and the impact, not on judging the other person's actions. Read both English and Spanish.

Otro Ejemplo / Another Example

Leamos este ejemplo juntos. ¿Puedes encontrar las tres partes del Mensaje 'Yo'?

Let's read this example together. Can you find the three parts of the 'I' Message?

"Yo me siento triste cuando tú no me invitas a jugar porque quiero ser parte del grupo."

"I feel sad when you don't invite me to play because I want to be part of the group."


Give another example. Ask students to identify the three parts in this example. This is an interactive slide to check for understanding.

¡Practiquemos! / Let's Practice!

Ahora es tu turno de practicar. Vamos a leer algunas situaciones y a crear Mensajes 'Yo' para cada una.

Now it's your turn to practice. We will read some situations and create 'I' Messages for each one.

Usa la plantilla: "Yo siento... cuando tú... porque..."

Use the template: "I feel... when you... because..."

Introduce the activity. Explain that they will get scenarios and need to practice forming I-messages. Encourage them to use the template.

¡Juguemos! / Let's Play!

¡Vamos a jugar a las 'Charadas de Mensajes Yo'!

We are going to play 'I-Message Charades'!

Un compañero actuará un sentimiento. Otros adivinarán el sentimiento y crearán un Mensaje 'Yo' sobre una situación donde sentirían eso.

One classmate will act out a feeling. Others will guess the feeling and create an 'I' Message about a situation where they would feel that.

Explain the game 'I-Message Charades'. This is a fun way to apply their learning. Briefly explain the rules.

Hablemos: ¿Por qué es importante? / Let's Talk: Why is it important?

¿Por qué creen que es importante usar Mensajes 'Yo'?

Why do you think it is important to use 'I' Messages?

¿En qué situaciones podrían usar un Mensaje 'Yo'?

In what situations could you use an 'I' Message?

Transition to the discussion. Ask students to reflect on why this skill is important and how it can help them in their daily lives. Emphasize respectful communication.

¡Buen Trabajo! / Good Job!

¡Hoy aprendimos una habilidad muy importante para hablar con respeto!

Today we learned a very important skill for speaking respectfully!

Recuerden: Mensajes 'Yo' = Expresar tus sentimientos y necesidades sin culpar.

Remember: 'I' Messages = Expressing your feelings and needs without blaming.

¡Sigan practicando!

Keep practicing!

Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the main takeaway: I-messages help them communicate assertively and respectfully. Encourage them to try using them.

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Activity

Actividad: Escenarios de Mensajes "Yo"

Activity: I-Message Scenarios

Instrucciones: Lee cada escenario. En tu grupo, escribe un "Mensaje Yo" que la persona podría usar para expresar sus sentimientos sin culpar a nadie.

Instructions: Read each scenario. In your group, write an "I-Message" that the person could use to express their feelings without blaming anyone.

Escenario 1 / Scenario 1

Tu compañero de mesa sigue empujando tu codo mientras escribes, y te está costando concentrarte.

Your desk partner keeps bumping your elbow while you are writing, and it's making it hard to concentrate.

Tu Mensaje Yo / Your I-Message:












Escenario 2 / Scenario 2

Estás emocionado de usar los bloques de construcción, pero cuando vas a usarlos, otro compañero ya los está usando y no quiere compartirlos.

You are excited to use the building blocks, but when you go to use them, another classmate is already using them and doesn't want to share.

Tu Mensaje Yo / Your I-Message:












Escenario 3 / Scenario 3

Tu amigo te prometió que jugarían juntos en el recreo, pero cuando sales, él está jugando con otra persona y no te avisó.

Your friend promised they would play with you at recess, but when you go outside, they are playing with someone else and didn't tell you.

Tu Mensaje Yo / Your I-Message:












Escenario 4 / Scenario 4

Te sientes excluido cuando tus amigos empiezan a contar chistes que tú no entiendes.

You feel left out when your friends start telling jokes that you don't understand.

Tu Mensaje Yo / Your I-Message:












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Game

Juego: Charadas de Mensajes "Yo"

Game: I-Message Charades

¡Exprésate con tu cuerpo y tus palabras!
Express yourself with your body and your words!

Cómo Jugar / How to Play:

  1. Formen Equipos / Form Teams: Divide la clase en dos o más equipos.
    Divide the class into two or more teams.

  2. El Actor / The Actor: Un estudiante de un equipo viene al frente y elige una tarjeta de sentimiento (o el maestro nombra un sentimiento).
    One student from a team comes to the front and picks a feeling card (or the teacher names a feeling).

  3. Actuar el Sentimiento / Act Out the Feeling: El estudiante actúa el sentimiento sin hablar. ¡Usa tu cara y tu cuerpo!
    The student acts out the feeling without speaking. Use your face and body!

  4. Adivinar el Sentimiento / Guess the Feeling: Los compañeros del equipo tienen 15-30 segundos para adivinar el sentimiento.
    Teammates have 15-30 seconds to guess the feeling.

  5. Crear un Mensaje "Yo" / Create an "I" Message: Una vez que el sentimiento es adivinado, el equipo debe trabajar junto para crear un "Mensaje Yo" usando ese sentimiento. El maestro puede dar un escenario simple o los estudiantes pueden inventar uno. Por ejemplo:
    Once the feeling is guessed, the team must work together to create an "I" Message using that feeling. The teacher can give a simple scenario or students can make one up. For example:

    • Sentimiento: Frustrado / Frustrated
    • Mensaje Yo: "Yo siento frustración cuando mi lápiz se rompe porque no puedo terminar mi trabajo."
      "I feel frustrated when my pencil breaks because I can't finish my work."

  6. Puntuación / Scoring:

    • 1 punto por adivinar correctamente el sentimiento.
      1 point for guessing the feeling correctly.
    • 2 puntos por crear un Mensaje "Yo" completo y sin culpar.
      2 points for creating a complete and non-blaming "I" Message.

  7. ¡Cambiar de Turno! / Switch Turns! El siguiente equipo toma su turno.
    The next team takes their turn.

Lista de Sentimientos (Maestro puede imprimir o decir) / List of Feelings (Teacher can print or say):

  • Feliz / Happy
  • Triste / Sad
  • Enojado / Angry
  • Frustrado / Frustrated
  • Confundido / Confused
  • Asustado / Scared
  • Emocionado / Excited
  • Decepcionado / Disappointed
  • Aburrido / Bored
  • Preocupado / Worried
  • Molesto / Annoyed
  • Contento / Content
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Discussion

Guía de Discusión: Comunicación Respetuosa

Discussion Guide: Respectful Communication

Instrucciones: Después de la actividad y el juego, reúnanse en un círculo (o permanezcan en sus grupos) y discutan las siguientes preguntas. Recuerden escuchar a sus compañeros con respeto.

Instructions: After the activity and game, gather in a circle (or remain in your groups) and discuss the following questions. Remember to listen to your classmates respectfully.

Preguntas para Reflexionar / Reflection Questions:

  1. ¿Qué es lo más importante que aprendimos hoy sobre cómo hablar de nuestros sentimientos?
    What is the most important thing we learned today about talking about our feelings?



  2. ¿Por qué creen que es importante usar "Mensajes Yo" en lugar de culpar a alguien?
    Why do you think it is important to use "I-Messages" instead of blaming someone?



  3. ¿Pueden pensar en una situación real (de la escuela, casa, o con amigos) donde podrían usar un "Mensaje Yo" esta semana? Compartan un ejemplo.
    Can you think of a real situation (at school, home, or with friends) where you could use an "I-Message" this week? Share an example.



  4. ¿Creen que usar "Mensajes Yo" puede ayudar a resolver problemas o a prevenir que la gente se enoje? ¿Cómo?
    Do you think using "I-Messages" can help solve problems or prevent people from getting angry? How?



  5. ¿Fue fácil o difícil crear los "Mensajes Yo" en la actividad y el juego? ¿Por qué?
    Was it easy or difficult to create "I-Messages" in the activity and game? Why?



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