Created For: Gatz, Jennifer
Student ID: 7

Individual Essay Grading For: 22-23 Axtell Assertiveness Pre-Test
Question/AnswerPoints
Essay:  Write a 3-part assertive statement to a teacher who falsely accused you of turning in your homework late.
Student Answer:  "You can ask anyone who was in the classroom at the time and saw me turn in the assignment. If you don't want to believe me that's fine. Let's just move on with our day."
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:  "Why is it that every time you make plans you always cancel? If you don't want to hang out that's fine. But don't wait till the last minute to cancel."
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:  1. It makes you feel more powerful when you're talking. 2. Making your point is easier than if you were passive or assertive.