Speaking up respectfully takes courage, and upper elementary students need practice to do it well. These Assertiveness Scenario Cards help 3rd through 6th grade students learn the differences between passive, assertive, and aggressive communication and practice standing up for themselves and others in thoughtful, constructive ways.
Students decide how to respond to each common situation, then role-play both assertive and non-assertive responses. The set also includes an anchor chart and activities for introducing the three communication styles.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Assertiveness Scenario Cards (32 cards): common situations with clip art where students choose how to respond using one of the three communication styles
- Recording sheet and model sample responses
- Applying Different Communication Styles Reflection Worksheet
- Google Slides version for display and whole-class discussion
Tools for teaching assertiveness skills:
- Three Types of Communication Anchor Chart (passive, assertive, aggressive) in color and black and white
- Role-Play Activity Directions: Assign, Act, Reflect
- Assertiveness Scenario Reflection Questions for teacher display
- "Roll a Dice to Communicate" activity
HOW THIS RESOURCE HELPS YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS
- Students learn to recognize when assertive communication is the most respectful and effective choice.
- Role-playing assertive and non-assertive responses gives students practice with self-advocacy in a low-stakes setting.
- The reflection worksheet asks students to identify the communication style used in each situation and plan how they could respond assertively.
- The cards work for class discussions, partner work, small group role play, morning meetings, or school counselor lessons.
CASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Relationship Skills
- Standing up for the rights of others
- Showing leadership in groups
- Communicating effectively
Social Awareness
- Demonstrating empathy and compassion
- Showing concern for the feelings of others
- Taking others' perspectives
Responsible Decision Making
- Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
- Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one's actions
- Reflecting on one's role to promote personal, family, and community well-being
- Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
Self-Management
- Setting personal and collective goals
- Showing the courage to take initiative
- Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
- Identifying and using stress management strategies
SAVE WITH AN SEL BUNDLE
These assertiveness scenarios are part of the Courage Social Emotional Learning Unit with Morning Meeting Slides, which includes 25 days of editable lesson plans, printable student SEL journals, bulletin boards, posters, and teacher and student Google Slides.
This resource is also included in Social Emotional Learning Units & Activities with Morning Meeting Slides Set 3 and in the Social Emotional Learning Units & Activities for Upper Elementary Morning Meeting Mega Bundle, which brings together all 16 SEL Morning Meeting units for a full year of social emotional learning.
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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