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Essay: Write a 3-part assertive statement to a teacher who falsely accused you of turning in your homework late.
Student Answer: Teacher: I don’t believe I have your homework, did you turn it in?
Student: Yes I did, are you sure you didn’t accidentally leave it somewhere?
Teacher: Yes I am sure I don’t have it, you just didn’t turn it in.
Student: I’m sorry that you think that, but I am sure I turned it in the day after you assigned it to us.
Teacher: Alright, I will look for it again today, and if I don’t find it, I will give you a zero for not turning in your homework.
Student: I understand that you don’t believe me, and if you don’t find it, I will just do the assignment again. |
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Essay: Write a 3-part assertive statement to a friend who keeps making plans with you and then cancelling at the last minute.
Student Answer: Me: Hey, where were you yesterday?
Friend: Oh. Sorry, I was busy.
Me: If you don’t mind me asking, why were you busy?
Friend: I was at my grandmas funeral.
Me: Oh. I am so sorry. I understand why you had to cancel, if you need to talk, I am here for you.
Friend: Thank you.
Me: Anytime. And next time I will ask if you are busy before I set up plans unexpectedly. |
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Essay: When you choose to be assertive, you won't always get everything you want. With that in mind, why should you still choose to communicate assertively? Provide two reasons.
Student Answer: The first reason is because then the other person will be more straight forward with you and won’t have a reason to lie. And the second reason is so the other person won’t feel uncomfortable because you won’t be passing their feeling boundaries.
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