Class members read a handout to learn about using I-Messages—honest statements that begin with I to get their points of view across. Next, learners practice using I-Messages with partners to better communicate without hurting others' feelings. 

Concepts

communication, social-emotional learning, respect, interpersonal communication, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils practice rewriting a list of hypothetical complaints as I-Messages 

Classroom Considerations

• Third lesson from the four-part Respecting Individual and Group Differences unit
• Builds on content from the previous lesson 

Pros

• Integrates communication arts, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Includes a measurable learning objective and essential question

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c SL.3.1.d