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Lesson Kick-off: The Power of Being Assertive

Introduction to Assertiveness

Welcome, Year 4! Today, we're going to explore a super important topic: Assertiveness. But first, let's do a fun activity to help us understand what it means to be assertive!

Activity: The Assertiveness Showdown

Objective:

To introduce assertiveness through an engaging role-play activity.

Materials Needed:

• A “Feelings Wheel” chart (can be drawn on a whiteboard or printed)
• Small props for role-play (e.g. hats, scarves, or masks)
• A timer

Instructions:

1. Define Assertiveness: Start by asking students: “What do you think it means to be assertive?” Encourage them to share their thoughts. If needed, guide them towards the definition: "Being assertive means expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a respectful way."

2. Role-Play Setup: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students. Each group will take turns to act out different scenarios. Give them the following situations to discuss and prepare:

   • Scenario 1: A friend is copying your homework. How do you ask them to stop?
   • Scenario 2: You want to join a game at recess, but it's already full. What will you say to the group?
   • Scenario 3: Someone is making fun of your favorite book. How do you respond?

3. Showtime: Each group will present their role-play to the class. Make sure they use assertive language like “I feel…” or “I would like…”.

4. Feelings Wheel Check-In: After each role-play, use the "Feelings Wheel" to check in on how everyone feels about the scenarios. Discuss: “How did it feel to speak up?” and “What did you think about the way your classmate handled it?”

5. Wrap-Up Discussion: Conclude by asking students why being assertive is important. Guide them to understand that it helps us communicate better and solve problems without hurting others’ feelings or feeling upset ourselves.

Outcome:

By the end of this activity, students will have a clearer understanding of what it means to be assertive and have fun while learning how to express themselves confidently!

Conclusion

Remember, being assertive is all about respecting yourself and others. Let’s carry this important skill with us throughout the day as we learn even more about communication!

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Feel free to share your thoughts or questions about being assertive before we dive deeper into today’s lesson!