Assertiveness Skills for Grade 8
This worksheet helps Grade 8 students understand and practice assertiveness in social-emotional learning, focusing on clear communication and respecting boundaries.
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Assertiveness Skills for Grade 8
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you understand and practice assertiveness.
1. Assertiveness is about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a way that is and , while still respecting others.
2. When you are assertive, you are more likely to achieve outcomes in your relationships.
3. People who are assertive often have higher and better mental well-being.
1. Being assertive means being aggressive and always getting your own way.
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2. An assertive person avoids conflict at all costs.
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False
1. Describe a situation where you found it difficult to be assertive. What happened, and how did you feel?
2. Provide an example of an 'I' statement you could use to express your feelings assertively in a challenging situation.
1. Your friend wants to copy your homework, but you want to do your own work. What is the most assertive response?
Say nothing and let them copy.
Yell at them and tell them no.
Explain that you want to do your own work and offer to help them understand the assignment.
Tell them you'll do it for them later.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Setting personal is a key part of assertive communication.
2. An assertive person speaks with a and steady voice.
3. Assertiveness helps build mutual in relationships.
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