Who Said What?

This dialogue-based worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they practice reading comprehension, tone analysis, perspective-taking, social reasoning, and critical thinking. By examining short conversations featuring multiple characters, students identify assertive, aggressive, and passive communication styles while analyzing how word choice and reactions influence group dynamics and conflict resolution.

Skills Reinforced

• Understanding Social Interaction (Grades 4-6) – Recognize how different communication styles affect relationships and group situations.
• Reading Dialogue for Tone – Analyze spoken language to infer character intent, attitude, and emotional control.
• Conflict Management Skills – Identify communication choices that promote or hinder problem-solving and cooperation.
• Comparing Perspectives – Evaluate multiple characters’ responses within the same situation to determine effectiveness.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with SEL, health education, and ELA standards.
• Engaging Dialogue Format – Character-based scenarios encourage close reading and thoughtful analysis.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Works well for SEL lessons, small-group discussion, independent practice, or assessment.
• Supports Meaningful Discussion – Promotes conversation about respectful communication and healthy responses.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen tone analysis, communication awareness, and critical thinking by evaluating how different characters respond to the same situation. By identifying assertive, aggressive, and passive behaviors in dialogue, learners gain insight into effective communication and conflict resolution. It’s a versatile, no-prep resource that fits easily into both classroom instruction and homeschool learning while supporting positive social-emotional development.

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