Self Advocacy 1
You were out school for a couple of days. You feel lost in class and can't keep up with the work. What can you do?
Check in with teacher or classmate on missing work
When packing up to leave for the day you feel completely overwhelmed with how much work you have. Is this a problem that you should ask for help with?
Yes
You got a test back. It has a low grade, and you are not sure why. What can you do?
Ask you teacher about your low test scores.
We should never feel ____ speaking up for ourselves at school.
Ashamed
Happy
Relieved
Anything
Ashamed
Your teacher marked an answer wrong on a test, but you still think you were right. What can you do?
Ask your teacher after class to look over the question to the answer again.
You are taking a test when you notice the person next to you is copying your answers. What can you do?
Let the teacher know
A friend wants to copy your homework but you don't want them to. What can you do?
Tell them no
With practice we will feel more ______ communicating our needs.
Scared
Anxious
Confident
Neutral
Confident
You are trying to focus on what your teacher is saying but the person next to you keep talking. What can you do?
Tell them that they are distracting you and they need to stop.
Your friend keeps trying to whisper with you during your history lesson, but you're trying to listen. What can you do?
Tell your friend to stop
You lost your homework and it's due today. What can you do?
Explain to the teacher and ask if you can get an extra day to turn it in
We speak up for ourselves ______ by using an appropriate tone of voice.
Respectfully
Not
Inappropriately
False
Respectfully
To be independent, you need to be able to gather information on your own and get things done
True or False
True
The Teacher says it is time to turn in you quiz but you arent finished yet. What can you do?
Ask teacher if you can have more time.
We speak up for ourselves by letting ______ know exactly what we need.
Friends
Adults
Strangers
No one
Adults
Being able to self-advocate is an important ________ and ______ skill.
Life & Social
Bad & Sad
Happy & Good
Skill & Life
Life & Social