Starter quiz
- What do we mean by a 'transition'?
- a small change
- a big change that affects many areas of our lives ✓
- a decision
- something we can control
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- True or false? Everyone goes through transitions so they must be easy.
- True
- False ✓
- Which of the following are not good ways of dealing with worries about transitions?
- keeping our feelings to ourselves ✓
- talking to trusted friends
- talking to trusted adults
- saying that we're not worried about it ✓
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- Sam is trying to do active listening. Which of the following should she not do?
- face the person speaking
- listen without interrupting
- nod and make reassuring noises
- walk around the room ✓
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- Which of the following is not a good response to someone who is worried about the transition to secondary school?
- "It's normal to feel worried about this; I am too!"
- "Let's talk about something else." ✓
- "I've heard the teachers are really nice."
- "We'll still be friends, so we can help each other."
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- Why might moving to secondary school be a transition that is worrying for some people?
- you will meet lots of new people ✓
- you will be in a totally new place ✓
- you will have to do work
- you will have to follow a different set of rules ✓
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Exit quiz
- What does it mean to articulate yourself?
- to speak in a 'posh' accent
- to speak using long words
- to speak clearly and make your meaning clear ✓
- to speak loudly
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- Which of the following are features of articulating ourselves well?
- mumbling
- speaking clearly ✓
- being vague
- being precise and concise ✓
- rambling
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- Put these steps in order to explain how to answer a question in an articulate way.
- 1⇔Stop and think first or discuss the question with a partner.
- 2⇔Start saying your thoughts clearly and simply.
- 3⇔Try to stay on topic.
- 4⇔Stop talking when you've made your point.
- What does advocating for yourself mean?
- standing up for other people
- standing up for yourself ✓
- saying what you need ✓
- arguing back to people
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- In which of these situations might you need to advocate for yourself in school?
- You broke a rule and got a consequence.
- You don't understand your work. ✓
- You are being bullied or teased. ✓
- You are unwell and you need help. ✓
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- Which of the following are important to do when advocating for yourself?
- be polite and respectful ✓
- express gratitude ✓
- be clear and concise about what you need ✓
- argue in an aggressive way
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- It is important to speak clearly and use precise, concise language to convey your thoughts and ideas effectively.
- Articulating yourself well can help to communicate ideas and build stronger relationships.
- Being articulate enables us to advocate for ourselves, stand up for our rights and support others who may need help.
- When we advocate for ourselves and others, we can be polite and express gratitude as well as saying what we need.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that advocating for yourself means that you will always get what you want or that it is always appropriate to do so.
Encourage pupils to remember that their perspective is not the only one; they may be in the wrong! This is why being polite and respectful is so important.
Keywords
Articulate - when you articulate yourself, you speak clearly, stay on topic and say what you mean in a precise way
Opinion - a view or belief that a person has
Advocate - speaking up for or supporting a cause, idea or person
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