School
You missed a few days of school. 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.
A peer at lunch asks you for bulldog bucks so they can get ice cream- you don't really want to give it to them but you want them to still like you.
What could you do?
Just because a friend asks you for something doesn't always mean you have to say yes. It DEPENDS ON THE CONTEXT
You’re doing your homework, and your little sibling keeps turning up the TV. It’s hard to concentrate, and you’re getting frustrated. What should you do to advocate for yourself?
What is ask politely, “Can you please turn it down?” or move to a quieter room to finish my work?
You’re at a restaurant and the waiter brings you the wrong meal. You really wanted chicken tenders, but they gave you a hamburger instead. What should you do?
What is politely tell the waiter, “Excuse me, I think I got the wrong order”?
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 don't understand the directions your teacher gave you. What should you do?
Ask the teacher for clarification.
You’re feeling upset because your family changed plans at the last minute, and you were looking forward to the original plan. What’s a good way to express how you feel?
What is say, “I feel disappointed because I was excited about our plan. Can we do it another time?”
You’re at a store with your family, and a stranger starts talking to you and asks personal questions, like where you live. What’s the safest thing to do?
What is not share personal information and tell my parent or trusted adult right away?
With practice we will feel more ______ communicating our needs.
Scared
Anxious
Confident
Neutral
Confident
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.
You are running late to your next class. What should you do?
Stay calm and ask for a late pass from a teacher you are currently with.
Your mom wants you to go to a movie with her. You would rather stay home and chill after a long week at work. What should you do?
Let your mom know that you would rather not go to the movie.
You’re at the park and some kids are playing a game. You want to join, but you don’t know how to ask. What could you say to advocate for yourself?
What is “Can I play too?” or “What are the rules of the game?”
We speak up for ourselves ______ by using an appropriate tone of voice.
Respectfully
Not
Inappropriately
False
Respectfully
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’re hanging out with your friend at the park, and another kid starts teasing or bothering your friend. Your friend looks uncomfortable and doesn’t know what to say. What’s the best way to advocate and help?
What is tell the person, “That’s not okay, please stop,” and then check in with my friend or get an adult to help if it continues?
Your friend asks you for money. They owe you $50 already. What should you do?
Don't give them any more money.
A friend from middle school posts rude comments on your social media. You are offended. What should you do?
Answers will vary!
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 aren't finished yet. What can you do?
Ask teacher if you can have more time.
You are trying to focus on your work but peer keeps talking to you. What can you do?
Tell them that they are distracting you and they need to stop.
You broke your friend's PlayStation while they were in the other room. What do you do?
Let them know and talk about how to fix the problem.
You receive a phone call from a number you don't recognize. The robotic voice asks you personal questions. Should you give this information?
NO!
Being able to self-advocate is an important ________ and ______ skill.
Life & Social
Bad & Sad
Happy & Good
Life & Social