Communication

Express Yourself

Source: ETR ReCAPP Website

Target Audience: Level III (early adolescence, ages 12 through 15; middle school/junior high school) and IV (adolescence, ages 15 through 18; high school)

Duration of Lesson: 30 to 45 minutes

Date Published: 1999

Summary: The purpose of this interactive lesson is to review and reinforce assertive communication skills, and for participants to distinguish between assertive, passive and aggressive communication styles.

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www.etr.org/recapp/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.LearningActivitiesDetail&PageID=176

Make Your Voice Heard

Source: Advocates for Youth

Target Audience: Level IV (adolescence; 15 – 18; high school)

Duration of Lesson: 45 minutes

Date Published: 2005

Summary: This lesson is designed to help participants learn the difference between assertive, aggressive, and passive communication and to learn the appropriate communication style when confronting homophobia and transphobia. The facilitator reads aloud a scenario and participants practice writing possible reactions in different communication styles (passive, aggressive, or assertive).

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http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=202&Itemid=129

Delaying Tactics

Source: ETR ReCAPP Website, adapted from ETR’s Reducing The Risk

Target Audience: Level III (early adolescence, ages 12 through 15; middle school/junior high school) and IV (adolescence, ages 15 through 18; high school)

Duration of Lesson: 25 to 55 Minutes

Date Published: 1999

Summary: In this participatory activity that focuses on postponing sexual activity, students observe the teacher demonstrate role-plays and students then practice delaying skills in role-play situations. The educator then leads the students in a guided discussion about the activity.

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www.etr.org/recapp/index.cfm?fuseaction=pages.LearningActivitiesDetail&PageID=180

Family

Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County
Target Audience: Level II (preadolescence, ages 9 through 12 years; upper elementary school; grades 4-6)
Duration of Lesson: 30 to 90 minutes

Date Published: 11/05

Summary: This lesson helps young people recognize the purposes of families and that all members of a family (including parents) have needs. It also discusses different types of families. Young people also describe behaviors and feelings associated with good listening.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G456_L2.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 1: The Basics

Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County

Target Audience: Level III (early adolescence, ages 12 through 15; middle school/junior high school; grades 7-8)

Duration of Lesson: One class period

Date Published: 3/06

Summary: In this lesson, students distinguish between assertive, aggressive, passive, and manipulative behaviors and statements and describe the consequences of each of these behaviors in a relationship with a parent, other adult, or peer. An optional family homework assignment is included.

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L16.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 2: Asking Honestly for What You Want

Summary: In this lesson, students practice formulating assertive requests and discuss dealing with rejection. An optional family homework assignment is included.

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L17.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx

Communication 3: Taking “NO” for an Answer

Summary: This lesson gives students an opportunity to practice techniques for responding to rejection after an assertive request was made. It helps students distinguish between aggressive, passive, manipulative, and assertive responses to rejection. An optional family homework assignment is included.

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L18.ashx

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Communication 4: Saying “NO”

Summary: This lesson gives students opportunities to practice formulating and communicating assertive refusals. An optional family homework assignment is included.

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L19.ashx

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Communication 5: Defending Your Rights

Summary: This lesson is designed to help students practice ways of defending themselves from unwanted physical and/or verbal interactions. Students are encouraged to formulate an assertive defense, protect him/herself as aggressively as necessary, and not over-react with hostility when it isn’t necessary. An optional family homework assignment is included.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L20.ashx

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Summary: This lesson uses role-play and skits to get students thinking about and practicing ways of communicating to partners, health care providers, and parents about STDs. An optional family homework assignment is included.

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G78_L4.ashx

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Sexual Exploitation, Day 1: Communication

Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County

Target Audience: Level IV (adolescence, ages 15 through 18; high school; grades 9-10)

Duration of Lesson: One class period

Date Published: 6/06

Summary: This lesson teaches students how to distinguish between assertive, aggressive, passive, and manipulative communication and gives them opportunities to practice good communication techniques.

To view this lesson click here:
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/famplan/G910_L9.ashx

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www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/famplan/educators/FLASH.aspx