Lesson Plan
Finding Your Voice Lesson Plan
Students will distinguish between needs and wants and practice using clear, respectful self-advocacy statements through interactive slides, modeling, and role-play.
Building self-advocacy skills in 4th graders empowers them to express needs confidently, boosting independence, communication, and lifelong problem-solving abilities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Key Concepts
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
What’s Your Voice?
Today’s Objectives
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Needs vs. Wants
Real-Life Examples
Think–Pair–Share
Using “I” Statements
Role-Play Practice
One-Word Exit Ticket
Script
Activity
Cool Down
