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Speak Up! Self-Advocacy Skills

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Lesson Plan

Speak Up! Self-Advocacy Skills

Students will learn to express their needs and rights effectively through self-advocacy, increasing their confidence and communication skills.

Self-advocacy empowers students, especially those with intellectual impairments, to express themselves and secure the support they need, which is fundamental for personal growth.

Audience

Middle School Students with special needs

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Expanded discussions, role-playing, and guided worksheets in English.

Materials

Speak Up! Self-Advocacy Skills Lesson Plan, and Self-Advocacy Worksheet - English

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Greet the students and briefly introduce the concept of self-advocacy.
  • Ask students what they think it means to 'speak up for yourself' and why it might be important.
  • Provide simple examples of self-advocacy in daily situations.

Step 2

Discussion and Role-Playing Scenarios

12 minutes

  • Initiate a guided discussion on different situations where students might need to express their needs (e.g., asking for help in class, sharing feelings with a friend, or setting boundaries).
  • Organize the class into small groups to practice role-playing examples. Each group will act out a scenario, demonstrating both assertiveness and respectful communication.
  • Rotate groups to ensure all students have an opportunity to participate and provide supportive feedback.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

8 minutes

  • Distribute the Self-Advocacy Worksheet - English to each student.
  • Walk through the worksheet together, discussing each scenario and encouraging students to write down their responses.
  • Offer one-on-one support as needed and encourage students to share some of their answers with the class.
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Worksheet

Fèy Travay Avoka Pèsonèl

Fèy travay sa a ap ede w aprann kijan pou pale sa w bezwen. Li enpòtan pou li tout bon epi reponn kesyon yo. Sonje, li enpòtan pou pale pou tèt ou!

Sèn 1: Mande Èd nan Klas

Imajine ou pa fin konprann devwa a epi ou bezwen èd nan men pwofesè ou.

  1. Ki jan ou ta mande èd?





  2. Ki jan ou ka mande èd avèk respè?





Sèn 2: Pale sou Santiman Ou

Genyen tan ou santi ou tris oswa fache epi ou bezwen fè yon moun konnen.

  1. Ekri yon fraz ki montre santiman ou.





  2. Ki mo ou ka itilize pou fè konnen ou kalm?





Sèn 3: Defann Tèt Ou

Imajine yon okazyon kote yon zanmi pa koute ou.

  1. Ki jan ou ta fè zanmi ou konnen ke sa ou panse a enpòtan?





  2. Ekri 2 fraz ki montre bezwen ou.





Sonje, eseye reponn ak pwòp pawòl ou. Fè vwa ou tande!

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Fèy travay sa a disponib an Kreyòl Ayisyen pou ede tout elèv yo.

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Worksheet

Self-Advocacy Worksheet - English

This worksheet will help you practice how to express your needs and rights. Take your time and answer the questions using your own words. Remember, it's important to speak up for yourself!

Scenario 1: Asking for Help in Class

Imagine you do not understand your homework and you need help from your teacher.

  1. How would you ask for help?





  2. How can you ask for help respectfully?





Scenario 2: Talking About Your Feelings

Think of a time when you felt sad or upset and needed someone to know how you feel.

  1. Write a sentence that shows how you are feeling.





  2. What words can you use to show that you are calm?





Scenario 3: Standing Up for Yourself

Imagine a situation where a friend is not listening to you or ignoring your ideas.

  1. How would you let your friend know that what you have to say is important?





  2. Write two sentences expressing your needs.





Remember, use your own words and try to make your voice heard!

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This worksheet is designed to help you practice self-advocacy skills in a clear and respectful manner.

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