Turn it around
I statement formula
True or False?
Who What Where When How
100

Turn the following into an "I" statement:

There is so much laundry, I don't want to do it!

I feel_______

When you __________

Because ________

I need you to ___________

100

What is the first component of an "I" statement?

I feel _________

100

Your sibling grabbed the TV remote out of your hand and changed the channel without asking! You should tell them that it makes you upset and that's it.

True or False?

False

100

How do "I" statements improve communication?

They tell someone how you feel and what you need from them

They are focused on feelings and do not blame anyone

They are not threatening

They prevent arguments

200

Turn the following into an "I" statement:

Marcus called me a cheater, but I didn't cheat

I feel _________

When you_________

Because__________

I need you to _________

200

What is the third component of an "I" statement?

Because  ____________

200

Your Mom yelled at you to clean your room and it made you upset. You should say "I don't want to clean my room!"

True or False

False

200

Who should use "I" statements?

EVERYONE

Me

My family

My siblings

300

Turn the following into an "I" statement

Don't yell at me it makes me want to hit you in the face

I feel ___________

When you __________

Because ____________

I need you to ____________

300

What is the last component of an "I" statement?

I need you to _____________

300

You have a homework assignment that is too hard for you to complete on your own. You should let yourself feel frustrated, go to your room and take a break, take some deep breaths, and try again later.

True or False?


True

300

When is the best time to use an "I" statement?

When you feel angry/upset 

400

Turn the following into an "I" statement

Ouch that hurts!

I feel ____________

When you ___________

Because ______________

I need you to ___________

400

What is the second component of an "I" statement?

When you __________

400

You and your cousin are playing a game and she keeps cheating. You tell her how it makes you feel and what you need from her. She still continues to cheat, so you tell her that you do not want to play anymore unless she plays fairly. She still does not listen so you suggest a new game to play. You did the right thing.

True or False?

True

400

Where is the best place to use an "I" statement?

At home/school/anywhere!

500

Turn the following into an "I" statement

You are the worst sister ever, you never leave me alone

I feel ____________

When you ____________

Because ______________

I need you to ________________

500

What is the whole "I" statement formula?

I feel ___________

When you ___________

Because _________________

I need you to _____________

500

Marvin ran into you in the hallway at school. You ignore them and hope they will stop. They ran into you again so you said "Hey, stop that!" Then you said to the teacher "Marvin keeps running into me!" You did the right thing.

True or False


False


500

If someone asked you what an "I" statement was, what would you say?

It's a way to tell people how I feel and what I need from them so that they will listen better. It's a way to communicate more effectively instead of yelling, whining, screaming, or yelling.