Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce the concept of self-advocacy and help the student identify her personal needs and strengths, so she begins to feel confident speaking up in classroom and peer settings.
Building self-awareness around one’s needs and learning a clear definition of self-advocacy empowers the student to voice opinions, request support, and set boundaries positively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Self-Advocacy
5 minutes
Step 3
Self-Awareness Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
5 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Journal
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Teach the student to use assertive “I” statements by practicing sentence frames and scenarios, so she can express needs and feelings clearly and respectfully.
Assertive communication builds confidence and clarity, helping the student articulate her needs and set boundaries positively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Assertive Communication
5 minutes
Step 2
Model “I” Statements
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Scenarios
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Guide the student in setting clear personal boundaries and handling peer conflict by practicing respectful refusal statements, so she feels empowered to say no and maintain healthy relationships.
Learning to set boundaries and refuse unwanted requests respectfully helps the student protect her needs, reduce stress, and build confidence in peer interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Boundary-Setting Steps
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Activity
Journal
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Self-Advocacy
Warm-Up Discussion
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Self-Awareness Activity
Role-Play Practice
Reflection Journaling
Slide Deck
Session 2: Practicing Assertive “I” Statements
Assertive Communication Steps
Modeling “I” Statements
“I” Statement Practice
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection Journaling
Slide Deck
Session 3: Setting Boundaries & Respectful Refusal
Warm-Up Discussion
Boundary-Setting Steps
Modeling Respectful Refusal
Worksheet Practice
Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection Journaling
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Help the student consolidate self-advocacy, assertive communication, and boundary-setting skills by creating a personalized action plan and practicing with realistic scenarios to build confidence for real-world application.
Pulling together all learned strategies into a clear plan and simulated practice helps the student feel prepared, self-assured, and ready to advocate effectively in both classroom and peer contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review & Reflect
5 minutes
Step 2
Create Your Action Plan
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Simulations
10 minutes
Step 4
Commitment & Next Steps
3 minutes
Step 5
Final Reflection
2 minutes
Project Guide
