Being Assertive

Assertive or aggressive? What's the difference? Today, during our class meeting time, we discussed this very topic. We identified differences between assertive and aggressive behavior in bullying situations. We determined that aggressiveness is usually considered a negative response to anger, while assertiveness is a positive, healthy response. During class we practiced assertive ways to deal with bullying. We want to respond to a bully in a confident, assertive way in an effort to end the bullying rather than cause it to escalate. The slideshow above shows bullying scenarios being acted out in class. Everyone had fun, but we realize the courage it takes to stand up for ourselves and others in real situations.

TOMORROW IS STEELER DAY! PROUDLY WEAR YOUR BLACK AND GOLD!

Homework:

Reading - Prepare your role for tomorrow's discussion in cafe.
Math - 2nd part of Firecracker sheet and simplifying fraction activity
Spelling - Study your words