Positive Affirmations Reading Passage and Activities | Self-Talk | Emotion Regulation

❤ Passage Title - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation"

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Positive Affirmations Reading Passage and Activities Packet

★ Related Topics – Affirmation, Self-Talk, Emotional Turmoil, Emotional Support, Emotional Management

★ 29 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

This resource includes:

☆ One Reading Passage (Title - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation")

☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)

★ Vocabulary Words already defined

★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words

☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)

☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ 7 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Reading Passage Overview - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation"

This story is about a teenager who struggles with feelings of neglect and frustration due to her father's lack of attention. The narrative delves into her emotional turmoil as she deals with her father's constant dismissal and the pressure of school life. The teenager's emotions reach a boiling point, leading to explosive outbursts both at home and at school. The story highlights the impact of suppressing emotions and the importance of finding healthy ways to express and manage them. Through her interactions with her compassionate teacher, this teenager learns the value of positive self-talk and affirmations in controlling her anger and improving her emotional well-being. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the need for understanding, communication, and support in navigating emotional challenges.

ITEMS INCLUDED

✅ One Reading Passage titled "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation" (2.5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets

There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses

✅ Anticipation Guide (2 Variations)

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

• Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
• Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
• Before/After discussing a topic

✅ 7 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

This packet also includes 7 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text. Some activites come in two variations to support differentiation!

Themes explored in this packets:

★ Positive Affirmations | Positive Self-Talk

★ Emotional Turmoil | Emotional Outbursts

★ Role of Teachers in Emotional Support

★ Emotional Management

★ Parental Neglect and Its Effects

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

⭐ Anticipation Guide (2 variations)

⭐ Anticipation Guide Thought Extension

⭐ What Resonated with You?

⭐ Character Evaluation: Approvals and Recommendations vis Text

⭐ Managing Emotions: Preventing Outbursts with Positive Affirmations

⭐ Reflect and Reframe: Managing Emotional Outbursts

⭐ Positive Self-Talk Reflection

⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundle:

• SEL Mega Bundle

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Positive Affirmations Activities | Self-Talk Activities | Growth Mindset

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic – Self-Talk | Positive Affirmations
★ 57 pages
★ Includes Activity Worksheets, Scenarios, and Writing | Discussion Prompt Q's in different variations
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)
★ Excellent for Middle and High School
★ Answer Keys included (for Activity Worksheets)
★ Includes 3 Google Slide Links

This resource includes:

★ 10 Self-Talk Activity Worksheets and Sample Responses

★ 12 Self-Talk Scenario Task Cards (COLORED and B&W)

★ 12 Self-Talk Scenario Worksheets (Same Scenarios in the Task Cards)

★ 12 Self-Talk Writing/Discussion Prompt Q. Task Cards (COLORED and B&W)

★ 12 Self-Talk Writing/Discussion Prompt Q. Worksheets (Same Questions in the Task Cards)

★ List of Scenarios (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ List of Writing Prompts (Easy Access for Teachers)

★ 3 Google Slide Links

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Self-talk is a necessary skill students need to develop as they seek to increase their well-being. Self-talk is your “inner-voice” - what you say to yourself (either out loud or in your head). This resource encourages students to be conscious and mindful of how they talk to themselves (especially when they are facing challenges and negative emotions and feelings) and practice reframing negative self-talk to positive self-talk.

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RESOURCE ITEMS:

▶️ 10 ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS and ANSWER KEYS (Print and Digital)

These Self-Talk Activity Worksheets are absolutely visually appealing with amazing borders, fonts, and clipart graphics that your students will love and enjoy completing. The activity worksheets focus on reframing negative self-talk to positive self-talk, challenging negative self-talk by asking the “right” questions, and developing an overall understanding of how one's “inner-voice” can influence his or her behaviors and feelings.

The activity worksheets cover the following topics related to Self-Talk:
⭐ Changing Your Self-Talk
⭐ Challenging Your Self-Talk
⭐ Shift Your Mindset, Transform Your Self-Talk
⭐ Mindset Matters: Interpreting Situations and Managing Emotions
⭐ Embracing Positive Perspectives and Self-Talk
⭐ Reprograming Negative Self-Talk to Positive Self-Talk
⭐ Questioning Negativity
⭐ Text Messaging – A Focus on Self-Talk
⭐ Alternative Viewpoints

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▶️ 12 SELF-TALK SCENARIOS (Task Cards and Worksheets)

✅ 12 SCENARIO TASK CARDS (COLOR and B&W) This resource includes 12 Self-Talk Scenario Task Cards  (Colored and B&W). The Task Cards include highly relevant scenarios that students can relate to where they are encouraged to practice positive self-talk in difficult and challenging situations followed by the question: What positive self-talk can you practice in this situation?

✅ You can use the B&W Task Cards to print out on ANY color paper!

✅ These Task Cards can be used as part of a larger lesson, in guided small groups, whole-class discussions, partner discussion before sharing out with the larger group or class, or even one-on-one with a teacher, guidance counselor, or parent/guardian!

✅ These Task Cards include the same scenarios in the Scenario Worksheets.

✅ You can print the Task Cards out on gloss paper or regular paper and laminate. You may also organize them in a binder ring.

▶️ SCENARIO WORKSHEETS (Print and Digital)

✅ This resource includes 12 Self-Talk Scenario Worksheets with lines and a question, so students can write their responses. Students can answer the questions about the scenarios either on paper, or on Google Slides!

✅ These worksheets contain the same scenarios in the Task Cards.

▶️ List of Scenarios (Easy Access for Teachers – 1 page) Also included is a 1-page complete LIST OF SCENARIOS to allow easier access for teachers to read and select scenarios to work with. These are the same scenarios listed in the Task Cards and Worksheets.

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12 SELF—TALK WRITING/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

▶️ QUESTION TASK CARDS
✅ This resource includes 12 Self-Talk Writing/Discussion Prompt Question Task Cards (Colored and B&W). The Task Cards include questions that can encourage students to think about and develop a greater understanding of the whole concept of self-talk and why it’s important. Some of these questions are also considered "reflection" questions.
✅ You can use the B&W Task Cards to print out on ANY color paper!

▶️ QUESTION WORKSHEETS (Print and Digital - YAY!) This resource includes 12 Self-Talk Writing/Discussion Prompt Worksheets, PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES, with lines and a question, so students can write their responses. Students can answer the questions either on paper, or on Google Slides! These worksheets contain the same questions in the Task Cards.

▶️ List of Questions (Easy Access for Teachers – 1 page)
Also included is a 1-page complete LIST OF QUESTIONS to allow easier access for teachers to read and select questions to work with. These are the same questions listed in the Task Cards and Worksheets.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. These writing/discussion worksheets can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:

• Growth Mindset BUNDLE
• SEL Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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❤️ You might also be interested in: Positive Affirmations Reading Passage Packet

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• Positive Affirmations/Postive Self Talk Activities
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• Growth Mindset Reflection Questions Task Cards Packet
• Growth Mindset Bookmarks
• Growth Mindset Sticky Note Worksheets
• Reframing Negative Thoughts Activity Worksheets and Answer Keys
• Reframing Negative Thoughts Scenario Task Cards and Worksheets
• Reframing Negative Thoughts Writing and Discussion Questions

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