Social Sorting

This worksheet helps students practice recognizing different communication behaviors through 12 short, realistic scenarios. Each situation is written in the first person, allowing learners to step into someone else’s perspective and identify whether the behavior is assertive, aggressive, or passive. Students mark each with “A,” “AG,” or “P,” promoting reflection on emotional expression and interpersonal response. The activity builds social-emotional awareness, empathy, and decision-making skills while reinforcing the difference between healthy communication and ineffective or harmful styles.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Communication and Self-Expression

Health Education – Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking – Behavior Classification and Perspective-Taking

English Language Arts – Reading for Tone and Meaning

This worksheet is part of our Assertiveness vs. Aggression vs. Passivity collection.