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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: I know you have a lot of students papers to grade, but I specifically remember turning in that paper. My mom even helped me with it and she remembers it too. Could you look for it more, or give me the paper again with a chance to do it without it being counted late? |
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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: I know that you have other things going on in your life, but I clear my schedule when we make plans when I could be planning something else. Could you please check your schedule ahead of time so my plans aren’t messed up? |
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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: By being assertive you will preserve a relationship with someone by being cordial instead of blowing up at them and causing an argument. Also, you will know how the other person feels if you are assertive and there won’t be a mix up of communication. |
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