Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive communication styles

Passive statements

• “ I am not important”• “ My opinions don’t matter”

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

Assignment 1

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

Aggressive communication

• “You are not important”• “Your opinions don’t matter”

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

Assignment 2

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

Assertive communication

• “we are both important”• “both of our opinions matter”

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

Assignment 3

• Partner up- Have students write a short conversation between an assertive student and teacher