Communication Styles

This social-emotional learning worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they practice analyzing dialogue, identifying tone, recognizing emotional control, and distinguishing communication styles. Through 12 short first-person statements, students infer intent and behavior, strengthening empathy, critical thinking, and understanding of how language choices affect relationships and outcomes.

Learning Goals

• Communication Style Recognition (Grades 4-6) – Identify assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors in realistic scenarios.
• Social-Emotional Awareness – Understand how tone, word choice, and emotional control influence interactions.
• Analyzing Dialogue & Tone – Practice reading closely to infer intention and attitude from brief statements.
• Critical Thinking – Categorize behaviors and reflect on the effectiveness of different communication responses.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with SEL, health education, and ELA standards.
• Clear, Student-Friendly Format – Simple classification system keeps focus on reasoning rather than writing load.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, advisory periods, counseling groups, or independent practice.
• Supports Discussion & Reflection – Encourages meaningful conversations about respectful self-expression and conflict resolution.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen communication awareness, empathy, tone analysis, and decision-making skills through practical, relatable examples. By learning to recognize assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors, students build insight into healthy self-expression and positive relationship skills. It’s an easy-to-use, no-prep resource that fits seamlessly into both classroom instruction and homeschool learning environments.

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