Lesson Plan
Self-Advocacy Lesson Plan
Students will identify a personal need, practice clear communication through guided role-play, and reflect on self-advocacy strategies to confidently speak up at school or home.
Empowering students with self-advocacy skills promotes independence, confidence, and resilience. Practicing real-life scenarios helps them clearly express needs, solve problems, and seek support when challenges arise.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Self-Advocacy
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Need
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Next Steps
8 minutes
Lesson Plan
Self-Advocacy Individual Lesson Plan
Student will understand self-advocacy, identify a personal need, practice “I” statements in a guided role-play, and reflect to build confidence speaking up for support.
Teaching self-advocacy equips students to communicate needs, request help, and develop independence and confidence—skills that promote resilience and success in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Self-Advocacy
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Personal Need
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Next Steps
8 minutes
Slide Deck
My Voice, My Choice
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Why It Matters
Identify Your Personal Need
Structuring “I” Statements
Role-Play Practice
Reflection & Next Steps
Your Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
Script
Answer Key
