The Basics
"I Statement" Practice
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Identities
Gendered-Language
100
Name one reason to use I-statements
so that you can express yourself in a way that is respectful, so that people are more willing to grant your request
100
Turn this into an I-statement: "Your socks stink!"
"when your socks have an odor, I feel grossed out. Could you please wash them?"
100

This Ashmun staff did ballet for 2 years. This is something they always say. 

Who is Miss Mary?

100

An example of an ethnicity

What is Mexican, Nigerian, German, American, Cuban, or Japanese? 

100

A gender-neutral way of saying, Waitress.

What is waitstaff?

200
true or false: this is the I-statement template: "you need to stop [behavior] because you are creating [the problem]"
false
200

Turn this into an I-statement: "How come nobody ever wants to play dodgeball anymore?" This sucks!"

"When we play volleyball all the time, I feel bored and disappointed. Could we please play some dodgeball?"

200

This Ashmun staff's first dog was named Motty. This is something they always say. 

Who is Miss Karen?

200

An example of a gender.

What is female, male, queer, or non-binary?
200

A gender-neutral way of saying, man and wife.

What are partners, married people, or spouses?
300
True or false: the following is the I-statement template: "when you [behavior], I feel [feeling word]. Could you please [desired behavior]?"
true
300

Turn this into an I-statement: "You used up all of the ketchup!!!"

"When the ketchup was finished, I felt disappointed. Could you please see if there is more in the kitchen?"

300

This Ashmun staff has two parakeets. This is something they always say. 

Who is Mr. Drue?!

300

This is an example of a race. 

What is White, Black (african or african-american), Hispanic, Asian, or Native American?

300

A gender-neutral way of saying, moms and dads. 

What are parents?

400
name one benefit of using I-statements
you will get along with people better, you are more likely to have your request granted
400

Turn this into an I-statement: "Shut up!"

"When I was talked to me during group, I felt annoyed. Could you please give me some space?"

400

This Ashmun staff knows how to milk a goat. This is something they always say. 

Who is Miss Ally?

400

This is a socio-economic class.

What is middle class? Lower class, povery class, upper-middle class...

400

A gender-neutral way of saying, doctor.

What is Doctor? You're right, it is gender-neutral. 
500
true or false: when you use an I-statement, the other person will give you what you want
false
500

Turn this into an I-statement: "back off!"

"What my personal space is invaded, I feel threatened. Could you please give me some space?"

500

This staff member has worked at Ashmun the longest. This is something they always say.

Who is Miss Brit-Brit?

500

This is an example of phyiscal, emotional, or developmental ability. 

What is able-bodied? What is cognitive disability?

500

A gender-neutral way of saying, lady-like behavior. 

What is "good manners"?

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