Self-Advocacy Sorting
Sort self-advocacy vs. non-self-advocacy statements
In this brief lesson, students will learn to identify self-advocacy statements by sorting them from non-self-advocacy statements. This activity will help students understand the importance of self-advocacy and how to recognize it in everyday situations.
Fourth Grade Students with ASD
Self-Advocacy Sorting Worksheet
Step 1
Introduction
1 minute
- Briefly explain what self-advocacy means: speaking up for yourself and your needs.
- Provide examples of self-advocacy statements (e.g., "I need help with this assignment.") and non-self-advocacy statements (e.g., "I don't care.").
Step 2
Sorting Activity
3 minutes
- Hand out the Self-Advocacy Sorting Worksheet.
- Work with the students to read each statement on the worksheet.
- Ask students to decide if each statement is a self-advocacy statement or not.
- Guide students to place each statement in the correct column on the worksheet.
- Review the sorted statements with the students.
- Reinforce the importance of self-advocacy and encourage students to use self-advocacy statements in their daily lives.
