Week 8-Unit 1:5
Being Assertive
9/28/20
Lesson 5: Being Assertive
Lesson 5: Being Assertive
Why This Lesson Matters
Why This Lesson Matters
It is important for students to be able to ask for help when they need it. For many students, this requires being assertive. Assertiveness also helps children in their peer relations. Students who are too passive are at higher risk for being bullied. Students who are too aggressive in their interactions have fewer friends.
It is important for students to be able to ask for help when they need it. For many students, this requires being assertive. Assertiveness also helps children in their peer relations. Students who are too passive are at higher risk for being bullied. Students who are too aggressive in their interactions have fewer friends.
Objectives
Objectives
Students will be able to demonstrate being assertive in response to scenarios.
Students will be able to demonstrate being assertive in response to scenarios.
Lesson Concepts
Lesson Concepts
- Being assertive involves using an assertive posture (face the person, head up and shoulders back) and tone of voice (calm, firm voice; respectful words).
- Assertive communication is the best way to ask for help.
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