Appropriate assertive and non-verbal assertive communication is the focus of this lesson plan designed for the special education classroom. Using mirrors, class members practice assertive responses to a variety of situations.

Concepts

assertiveness, non-verbal communication, communication

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programs

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Instructional Ideas

• Model for non-verbal students both assertive and non-assertive gestures and then ask them to design their own response cards they could use to signal their responses

Classroom Considerations

• The ninth in a series of 28 lessons designed for special education and/or health classrooms

Pros

• The seven-page packet includes a richly detailed plan, flash cards, and a letter to parents/guardians

Cons

• No scripts are provided that model assertive and non-assertive responses