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Self-Advocacy Adventure

Lesson Plan

Self-Advocacy Adventure

Increase self advocacy in class

This lesson is designed to help a 6th grade male student develop self-advocacy skills through engaging activities. By using Game-Based and Inquiry-Based Learning strategies, the student will explore scenarios where self-advocacy is essential and practice these skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it empowers students to express their needs and seek help, fostering independence and confidence in the classroom.

Audience

6th grade male student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Self-Advocacy Scenario Cards, Worksheet: Self-Advocacy Reflection, Pens, and Whiteboard and markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what self-advocacy means.
  • Ask the student if they can think of a time when they needed to ask for help or express their needs in class.

Step 2

Scenario Game

15 mins

  • Introduce the Self-Advocacy Scenario Cards.
  • Explain that each card presents a classroom situation where self-advocacy is needed.
  • Have the student pick a card and read the scenario aloud.
  • Discuss possible ways to handle the situation, encouraging the student to think of different strategies.
  • Role-play the scenario with the student, allowing them to practice their response.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Hand out the 'Self-Advocacy Reflection' worksheet.
  • Ask the student to reflect on the scenario they role-played and write down how they felt and what they learned.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the importance of self-advocacy in the classroom.
  • Ask the student to share one thing they will try to do differently in class to advocate for themselves.
  • Thank the student for participating and encourage them to practice these skills regularly.
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Worksheet

Self-Advocacy Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their self-advocacy skills by considering a scenario they role-played. It encourages them to think about their feelings and how they can apply these skills in real life.

Describe the scenario you role-played. What was the situation?








How did you feel during the role-play? Why?








What strategies did you use to advocate for yourself?








How can you use these strategies in real-life situations?








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Worksheet

Self-Advocacy Scenario Cards

These cards present different classroom scenarios where self-advocacy is needed. They are used for role-playing activities to help students practice their skills.




You didn't understand the homework assignment. What do you do?







You need more time to finish a test. How do you ask for it?







You want to join a group project but are too shy to ask. What do you say?







You feel overwhelmed with your workload. How do you communicate this to your teacher?




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