1. Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive communication styles

2. Passive statements
“ I am not important”
“ My opinions don’t matter”

3. Tone of voice and facial expression
Timid unclear
Facial expression- eyes looking down or away and worried or uncertain
Body language- head down, shoulders round. Slumped posture

4. Assignment 1
Partner up- Write out a conversation between a passive person and a teacher. Be prepared to share with class.

5. Aggressive communication
“You are not important”
“Your opinions don’t matter”

6. Tone of voice Forceful or accusing
Facial expression- Glaring , narrow eyes, hard, angry expression
Body language- tense body, clenched fists, pointing fingers, and Confrontational posture

7. Assignment 2
Partner up- write out a conversation between an aggressive student and a teacher. Be prepared to share with class.

8. Assertive communication
“we are both important”
“both of our opinions matter”

9. Tone of voice Clear, firm, calm
Facial expression -eyes looking at the person and confident expression
Body language- head up shoulders back and confident posture

10. Assignment 3
Partner up- Have students write a short conversation between an assertive student and teacher