Lesson Plan
Speak Up Today Lesson Plan
Help the student understand what self-advocacy is and practice voicing their needs through reading, discussion, role-play, a quick game, and a short quiz.
Building self-advocacy skills empowers the student to recognize and communicate personal needs, boosting confidence and independence in academic and social settings.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Reading
4 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
3 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
4 minutes
Step 4
Quick Game
2 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Quiz
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Speak Up Today: Understanding Self-Advocacy
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Why Self-Advocacy Matters
Examples of Self-Advocacy

Script


Reading


Discussion


Activity


Game


Quiz
Self-Advocacy Quiz

Answer Key

