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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 feel frustrated because I made a diligent effort to complete and submit my assignment on time."
"My understanding is that I submitted the assignment on [insert exact date and time, e.g., October 30th at 2:00 PM] via [insert submission method, e.g., Canvas, email], which was before the deadline."
"Therefore, I need you to please review your records, confirm the correct submission time, and update my grade accordingly." |
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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: "When you cancel plans at the last minute..."
Part 2: Explain how their actions make you feel. "...I feel disappointed and frustrated because I've often turned down other opportunities to see you and can't always make last-minute changes to my own schedule."
Part 3 Clarify the effect on you and set a boundary for the future. "Moving forward, I need us to be more reliable with our plans, so I'm not going to agree to things unless I'm confident you'll be able to make it." |
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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: You should still communicate assertively because it improves self-confidence and builds healthier relationships by clearly and respectfully stating your needs and boundaries. Additionally, it can lead to more positive outcomes in the long run by fostering trust and minimizing conflict. |
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