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Own Your Voice

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Lesson Plan

Own Your Voice Plan

Empower the student to express their needs and desires confidently using practical self-advocacy strategies.

This lesson builds communication skills, helping the student articulate their thoughts effectively in varied situations, boosting their confidence.

Audience

9th Grade Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion with guided slides and reflective activities.

Materials

Own Your Voice Plan, Own Your Voice Slides, and Express Yourself Discussion

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Set-Up

5 minutes

  • Welcome the student and outline the session objectives.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of owning one's voice.
  • Introduce the materials to be used.

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

10 minutes

  • Discuss what strategies resonated most with the student.
  • Encourage reflection by asking how they plan to apply these skills in daily interactions.
  • Summarize key takeaways and answer any remaining questions.
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Slide Deck

Own Your Voice

Welcome to the session on owning your voice. Today, we'll explore how you can express your needs and desires effectively.

Introduce the session and outline the session objectives. Emphasize that this session is focused on discovering and owning one's voice.

Why Your Voice Matters

Our voice is how we present our ideas and feelings. It empowers us to be seen and heard!

Discuss why it's important to express oneself. Engage the student by asking them to think about a time they felt unheard.

Key Strategies for Self-Advocacy

  • Identify your needs
  • Practice clear and respectful communication
  • Use 'I' statements to express feelings
  • Listen actively to others

Outline key strategies for self-advocacy. Use prompts, ask questions like: 'How can you communicate your thoughts in group settings?' and encourage brief responses.

Interactive Role-Play Scenario

Imagine you're in a situation where you need to speak up. How would you express your feelings? Let's practice!

Guide the student through a role-playing scenario. This interactive section is designed to engage the student and let them practice self-advocacy in a safe environment.

Reflect and Share

What strategies resonated with you? How can you use these skills in your daily interactions?

Encourage reflection on the session. Summarize key takeaways and invite the student to share how they might implement these strategies in everyday life.

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Discussion

Express Yourself Discussion

This discussion is designed to encourage you to reflect on your ability to express your thoughts and feelings effectively. Below are some guided questions and prompts to help you explore your self-advocacy skills and consider ways to communicate even more confidently:

Guiding Questions

  1. Self-Reflection:

    • Can you remember a moment when you felt that your voice wasn't heard? What were the circumstances?
    • What did you learn about yourself from that experience?





  2. Understanding Your Needs:

    • What are some situations in which you find it particularly difficult to speak up?
    • What do you think prevents you from expressing your needs clearly?





  3. Exploring Strategies:

    • Consider the strategies we discussed: identifying your needs, using "I" statements, and active listening. Which of these do you feel most comfortable with?
    • How might you use these strategies in a situation where you want to assert yourself?





  4. Imagining Improvement:

    • Think about a scenario (real or imagined) where using these self-advocacy skills could make a big difference. What steps would you take?
    • How might you prepare yourself for such a scenario?





Follow-Up Points

  • Role-Play Reflection: Think back to the interactive role-play exercise from the slides. How did it make you feel when you practiced speaking up?
  • Real-life Application: Identify one real-life situation in the upcoming week where you can practice one or more strategies discussed.
  • Feedback Request: If you're comfortable, share your experience with a trusted friend or family member and ask for feedback on your communication style.

Take your time to reflect on these questions and feel free to write down your thoughts. This discussion is an opportunity for you to build confidence in owning your voice and to understand your unique communication style better.

Happy reflecting!

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