Welcome students. Introduce today’s lesson: learning who can help you in middle school and how to ask for that help. Emphasize that it’s okay and important to speak up.

Discuss why self-advocacy matters. Explain that knowing how to ask for help leads to more success and independence.

Define support network. Ask students: who have they gone to for help before?

Hand out the organizer. Guide students step-by-step as they fill in the four boxes.

Highlight examples to spark ideas and keep a running list on the board.

Introduce key phrases from the checklist. Model saying them with expression.

Explain role-play process in pairs or groups. Remind them to use the phrases.

Circulate to listen and give feedback. Encourage students to speak clearly and confidently.

Pass out reflection worksheets. Give students 3 minutes to write their responses.

Summarize the lesson. Encourage students to keep their organizers and checklists handy. Remind them to use these tools when they need help.