"I" message

"I" message

3rd - 5th Grade

Each part of the message is used to communicate to the other person, without blaming, confrontation, or causing confusion.

• "I feel" - tell how you feel about what they did

• "When you" - what did the person do that you didn't like

• "Because I" - Why do you feel this way

• "so could you" - what do you want them to do next time

An "I" message can have 4 parts

• (1) I Feel

• (2) When You

• (3) because I

• (4) so could you

Multiple Choice

The purpose of using "I messages" is to

• make it all about you, because you're awesome, righ?

• take control of a situation

• reduce blame and confrontation

• sound like you know what you're talking about

Multiple Select

Pick the phrase that is an I-Statement

• I don't like you at all

• When people walk in front of me I feel upset

• You smell weird

• I don't like that book

Open Ended

A classmate calls you a mean name, what is your "I" message?

I feel...

when you...

because...

so could you...

Open Ended

Your mom gets mad at you because she thinks that you didn't clean your room, but you did! What is your "I" message?

Multiple Select

What are the parts of an "I" statement?

• I feel

• What did you say

• Could you please

• When you

• You're dumb

Open Ended

A person in class keeps teasing you about liking someone. the first time it was kind of funny, but now it just needs to stop. Write an "I" statement.

Multiple Choice

People can improve and strengthen their relationships by using "I messages."

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an I Statement?

• You are making me feel bad

• I feel sad when people call me names

• I feel happy when I earn choice time

• I really enjoy spending time with my friends