Welcome the student warmly. Introduce today’s topic: "Find Your Voice." Briefly explain that over the next 15 minutes, we’ll learn how to recognize when you need support and how to ask for it clearly. Display this slide and refer to the opening script in the [Find Your Voice Lesson Script](#find-your-voice-lesson-script).
Read aloud the objective and explain each point in your own words. Emphasize why self-advocacy matters: independence, confidence, and getting the help you need. Use prompts from the script to engage.
Hand out the [Self-Advocacy Reading Passage](#self-advocacy-reading-passage). Ask the student to read aloud or silently. Pause to highlight any assertive phrases, clarify difficult words, and model your own assertive statement.
Use the [Self-Advocacy Discussion Prompts](#self-advocacy-discussion-prompts). Ask each question, pause for the student’s response, and encourage personal sharing. Validate their experiences and relate back to the reading.
Give the student a card from the [Assertive Statement Role-Play Cards](#assertive-statement-role-play-cards). Read the scenario together. Guide them to use “I” statements and a clear tone. Offer constructive feedback on clarity, tone, and posture.
Display the Bingo card from the [Advocacy Bingo Game](#advocacy-bingo-game). Explain the rules quickly: you’ll call out scenarios and they’ll mark matching squares. Call 3–4 scenarios rapidly for a quick win.
Distribute the [Self-Advocacy Quiz](#self-advocacy-quiz). Ask the student to complete 3–5 short questions. Review each answer immediately, clarifying any misunderstandings. Summarize the key takeaways and encourage practice during the week. Schedule a brief follow-up.
