Communication Skills | Social Skills | Relationship Skills | Boundary Setting
Communication Skills | Social Emotional Learning | Courageous Conversations | Social Skills | Relationship Skills | Boundary Setting
About This Resource
★ Communication Skills | Courageous Conversations | Setting Boundaries
★ 18 pages
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes Already Created!)
★ Excellent for mature 8th graders - High School Students
★ Suggested Responses included
★ Uneditable due to copyright purposes
This resource includes:
★ 6 Worksheets – **Variation #1: **Courageous Conversations and Boundary-Setting Activities (Guided Questions Format)
★ 6 Worksheets – **Variation #2: **Courageous Conversations and Boundary-Setting Activities (Extended Writing Response Format)
★ **Detailed Sample Responses (for Variation #1 Worksheets)
★ **Google Slides link
Total of 12 Worksheets
Helping teens navigate tough conversations isn’t easy— especially when emotions, friendships, and personal boundaries get involved. Many students struggle to express themselves respectfully, communicate their needs clearly, or address conflict without escalation.
This **Courageous Conversations SEL **resource gives students the structure, language, and confidence they need to approach difficult situations in a calm, respectful, and non-confrontational way.
This engaging resource includes 6 highly relatable real-world scenarios that teens actually face, each provided in two differentiated formats—perfect for mixed-ability classrooms, advisory, health classes, counseling groups, and SEL instruction.
WHAT’S INCLUDED - 6 Realistic Scenarios
Students explore how to navigate uncomfortable or emotionally charged situations such as:
⭐ One-sided friendships
⭐ Weight and body-image commentary
⭐ Gossip and toxic communication
⭐ Silent treatment and passive-aggressive behavior
⭐ Relationship emotional distance
⭐ Peer pressure and risky behaviors
Each scenario guides students toward healthy communication, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy.
Two Differentiated Worksheet Version (12 Total Worksheets)
Version 1: Guided 4-Step Response Sheet
Perfect for students who need structure, modeling, and step-by-step support.
This version includes 4 prompts:
✔ Facts
✔ Feelings
✔ Expectations
✔ Boundaries | Consequences
This scaffolded format helps students break down their reactions and learn to communicate assertively without aggression.
This version includes scaffolded, step-by-step questions and detailed sample responses for each scenario. These examples model healthy communication, respectful conflict resolution, and appropriate boundary-setting—giving students a clear reference for how to structure their own responses. The guided format and sample answers provide extra support for learners who need modeling, sentence structure, or confidence to express themselves.
Version 2: Extended Writing Prompt
Ideal for advanced learners or students ready for more independence.
**This version asks students the following question: **Explain how you would handle the situation and how you would bring up the issue with the person involved in a calm, respectful, and non-confrontational way.
This allows for longer, more thoughtful written responses perfect for writing practice, journaling, or social-emotional reflection.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
✔️ Highly relatable scenarios that hook student interest
✔️ Supports conflict resolution, communication skills, and empathy
✔️ Differentiated for all learning levels
✔️ Great for class discussions, advisory, push-in SEL lessons, or small groups
✔️ Encourages healthy self-expression and emotional regulation
✔️ Helps students build courage to address uncomfortable issues respectfully
✔️ Ready to print and use—no prep required!
Perfect for:
✔️ SEL Lessons
✔️ ELA Writing Assignments
✔️ Health Class
✔️ Advisory / Homeroom
✔️ Counseling Sessions
✔️ Behavior Intervention
✔️ Group Work
✔️ Character Education
✔️ Restorative Circles
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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