Speak up, not Blow up
What is assertive communication?
A) Yelling at everyone to get your way
B) Ignoring your own needs
C) Expressing your thoughts and needs respectfully
D) Giving up completelyC) Expressing your thoughts and needs respectfully
What is the main idea of an “I-feel statement”?
A) Taking the blame away from yourself
B) Saying how you feel about a situation
C) Ignoring your feelings
D) Making jokes
B) Saying how you feel about a situation
Which of these shows active listening?
A) Looking at your phone and listening at the same time
B) Making eye contact, and nodding
C) Coloring and listening
D) Slouching in your chair
B) Making eye contact, and nodding
What does digital etiquette mean?
A) Rules for how to talk to someone online
B) Rules for how to play a game online
C) Rules for how to behave online
D) Rules for how to text someone
C) Rules for how to behave online
True or False: Aggressive communication respects both your needs and the other person’s needs.
False
True or False: I-messages focus on another's feelings rather than criticizing yourself.
False: I-messages focus on your own feelings rather than criticizing the other person.
Which of these best explains why reflecting back what someone says is useful?
A) It proves you are smarter
B) It makes the conversation shorter
C) It stops the speaker from talking D) It shows you understand and gives the speaker a chance to clarify
D) It shows you understand and gives the speaker a chance to clarify
True or False: It’s okay to post a picture of a friend without asking if they’re okay with it.
False
Which of these is an example of aggressive communication?
A) “I need help with my homework, can you assist me?”
B) “You have to do it my way."
C) “I would like to share my opinion.”
D) “Can we take turns?”
B) “You have to do it my way."
Why are I-messages helpful during conflicts?
A) They make the other person angry
B) They ignore the issue and focus only on you
C) They help you win an argument D) They help communicate feelings without escalating conflict
D) They help communicate feelings without escalating conflict
Your classmate is explaining a problem, but you disagree with them. What’s the best active listening approach?
Wait until they finish, summarize their point, then share your perspective respectfully
Which is an example of safe digital behavior?
A) Sharing just your full name online
B) Using strong passwords and keeping them private
C) Talking to strangers but only online
D) Reposting private messages
B) Using strong passwords and keeping them private
Why is it helpful to use assertive communication?
A) It helps build healthier relationships
B) It makes people agree with you
C) It avoids all confrontation
D) It lets you win an argument
A) It helps build healthier relationships
Your classmate borrows your pencil without asking. What is a good I-statement?
“I feel frustrated when my pencil is borrowed without asking because I need it for my work.”
Which of these is an example of asking a question to show interest during active listening?
A) “What happened next?”
B) “Do you want to play uno?”
C) “Your voice sounds like my other friend.”
D) “I already know this.”
A) “What happened next?”
If you see someone being bullied online, the best response is to...
A) Let the person stand up for themselves and encourage them
B) Send it to your friends so they can defend the person being bullied
C) Report it to a trusted adult and support the person being bullied
D) Share it on your own social media to out the bully
C) Report it to a trusted adult and support the person being bullied
Situation: Your classmate keeps interrupting you. What is an assertive response?
I’d like to finish what I’m saying, then you can share your idea.
Which of these best describes a difference between an I-message and a blaming statement?
A) I-messages focus on you, blaming statements focus on them
B) I-messages are loud, blaming statements are quiet
C) I-messages ignore feelings, blaming statements respect feelings
D) I-messages are jokes, blaming statements are serious
A) I-messages focus on you, blaming statements focus on them
Which combination of behaviors shows full active listening?
A) Facing the speaker, making eye contact, asking follow-up questions, reflecting back, and noticing tone
B) Looking at your phone, nodding, and thinking about your response
C) Interrupting politely and telling them about your day
D) Sitting up straight and thinking about what to say next
A) Facing the speaker, making eye contact, asking follow-up questions, reflecting back, and noticing tone
Which scenario shows the best use of digital etiquette?
A) You post a funny video your friend sent you
B) You reply to a friend's post nicely when you disagree
C) You tag everyone in a picture because your sister says its okay
D) You forward a private chat to someone else for laughs
B) You reply to a friend's post nicely when you disagree