sel · Grade 4
Social Awareness: Conflict Resolution & Using 'I-Statements'
Learn respectful communication tools, active listening, and how to construct 'I-Statements' to resolve peer disagreements constructively.
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Learning goals
- Construct assertive, non-blaming 'I-Statements' (I feel... when... because... I need...)
- Identify active listening habits during disagreements (eye contact, taking turns, paraphrasing)
- Differentiate peaceful win-win conflict compromises from aggressive escalation
Before you begin
Describe an event without blaming and recognize each person's concern.
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Practice previewSocial Awareness: Conflict Resolution & Using 'I-Statements'
Practice · Independent · 15 min
Learn respectful communication tools, active listening, and how to construct 'I-Statements' to resolve peer disagreements constructively.
Teaching and response guide
- Model the target skill: construct assertive, non-blaming 'I-Statements' (I feel... when... because... I need...). Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
- Check readiness first: Describe an event without blaming and recognize each person's concern.
- Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: An I-statement describes one's experience; it should not hide an accusation such as I feel that you are bad.
Watch for: An I-statement describes one's experience; it should not hide an accusation such as I feel that you are bad.
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