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Self-Advocacy: Standing Up for Yourself

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Lesson Plan

Self-Advocacy: Standing Up for Yourself

Learn self-advocacy skills

In this lesson, students will learn the importance of self-advocacy and how to express their needs and rights. Through role-play scenarios and guided discussions, students will practice confidently asking for help when necessary. This lesson is crucial for developing students' confidence and communication skills, empowering them to stand up for themselves in various situations.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn self-advocacy skills

Materials

Discussion Guide, Role-Play Scenarios, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what self-advocacy means.
  • Ask students why they think self-advocacy is important.
  • Share the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about self-advocacy.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences where they had to advocate for themselves.

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

25 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute the Role-Play Scenarios to each group.
  • Instruct students to act out their scenarios, focusing on expressing their needs and rights.
  • After each role-play, have a brief group discussion on what strategies were effective.

Step 4

Reflection

10 mins

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about self-advocacy.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
  • Collect feedback on the lesson and any remaining questions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Remind students of the importance of self-advocacy in their daily lives.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on self-advocacy, helping students understand its importance and share personal experiences.

What does self-advocacy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about situations where they had to speak up for themselves.







Why is self-advocacy important?

Discuss the benefits of self-advocacy, such as gaining confidence and ensuring one's needs are met.







Can you share a time when you had to advocate for yourself?

Allow students to share personal stories and discuss the outcomes.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with different scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on expressing needs and rights.




Scenario 1: Asking a teacher for extra help after class.







Scenario 2: Speaking up when a friend is being unfair.







Scenario 3: Requesting a change in a group project role.







Scenario 4: Addressing a misunderstanding with a peer.




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