Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define self-advocacy, discuss its importance, and identify one way to advocate for themselves at school.
Understanding and practicing self-advocacy builds confidence, promotes ownership of learning, and helps students communicate needs effectively.
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Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Definition
2 minutes
Step 2
Group Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 3
Individual Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Share & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will distinguish passive, aggressive, and assertive language styles and practice using assertive phrases to communicate needs confidently.
Understanding different communication styles helps students choose clear, respectful ways to speak up, boosting confidence and ensuring their needs are met.
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Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Define Communication Styles
4 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Game: Language Ladder
3 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will practice crafting clear, respectful "I-statements" to express academic and emotional needs and increase ownership of their learning.
Using structured "I-feel" statements helps students communicate needs without blame, fostering respectful dialogue and self-advocacy.
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Time
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Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to I-Statements
2 minutes
Step 2
Modeling
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet
4 minutes
Step 4
Game: I-Statement Match
4 minutes
Step 5
Share & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will identify personal focus strategies and practice asking for help effectively when they feel stuck.
Knowing how to stay focused and request support empowers students to take ownership of learning and overcome challenges.
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Time
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Brainstorm Focus Strategies
3 minutes
Step 3
Create Your Focus Plan
4 minutes
Step 4
Game: Help Relay
4 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will explore empathy by recognizing peers’ needs and practice stepping in to advocate for others.
Empathy-driven advocacy builds a supportive community, helping students to recognize when peers need a voice and take respectful action on their behalf.
Audience
Time
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Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Brainstorm
3 minutes
Step 3
Group Practice
4 minutes
Step 4
Game: Advocacy Charades
4 minutes
Step 5
Debrief & Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 6 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their self-advocacy growth, set 2–3 concrete goals for using their voice, and commit to next steps through partner pledges.
Reflection consolidates skills learned, goal-setting ensures continued application, and accountability fosters follow-through.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Reflection
2 minutes
Step 2
Complete Goal-Setting Worksheet
4 minutes
Step 3
Game: Goal Quest
6 minutes
Step 4
Pledge & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
