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"I think I have to leave

soon"
Situation: You are standing in line at the canteen
and someone cuts in front of you. What would you
say?

a.) What makes you so important that you don't


have to wait in line just like the rest of us?
b.) Get lost! Go to the last line!
c.) Excuse me, there is actually a line here. It would
be better if you could wait for your turn.
Use particular kind of
sentence in asserting
Teacher Gail
assert
an action word that state a
fact or belief confidently and
forcefully.
forms of
communication
1. Passive form
a passive communicator does not
speak up for himself; either because
he think your views does not matter,
or for a reason like trying to please
everyone or keep the peace
2. Assertiveness
a form of communication in which
needs or wishes are stated clearly
with respect to oneself and other
person in the interaction.
3. Aggressive communication
a form of communication wherein the
person violates the rights of others when
expressing their own feelings and needs.
They may be verbally abusive to futher their
interest. They ignore other opinion in favor
of their own.
Situation: You see your classmate
keeps on putting her crumpled
papers under the chair everytime
she commits error in writing. You
know that the teacher reminds all
of you about cleanliness in the
classroom. How would would you
tell her in an assertive way?
expressions:
a.) I
b.) I'd like
c.) I prefer
d.) I feel
e.) I want
f.) I need
g.) I am
activity:
Direction: Read the following sentences. Write
LOVE U if the utterances are expressed in an
assertive way. Write HATE U if not.
1. Give me your milk!
2. May I have some milk?
3. Thank you for not touching my things.
4. You cannot have it.
5. I am sorry but I cannot play with you today.
6. Get out of my way!
7. That's mine!
8. That belongs to me but I would be glad to
share.
asssignment:
Direction: Make a five (5) situations and use a
particular kind of sentence in asserting your
views.

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