Writing I-messages

Directions: Write an I-message to express the feelings you might have for each situation. Use this formula:

I ______________________ when _________________ because _________________.
(feel, need, want, believe)            (state the situation)                 (tell the reason)

Examples:

I feel embarrassed when you yell at me in front of my friends, because it’s not respectful .

I feel angry when people repeat things I’ve said in private, because I want my friends to keep my secrets .

I need you to be ready on time when I give you a ride to school, because if I have to wait for you, I’m late to work.

1. You made a low grade on your test even though you studied.

I ____________________when _________________________ because _______________________.

2. You are very excited about your family’s plans to buy a new car.

I ___________________when __________________________ because _______________________.

3. You just found out your mom is going to have a baby.

I ___________________when __________________________ because _______________________.

4. Your best friend just told you she is moving to another state.

I ___________________when __________________________ because _______________________.

5. Your favorite uncle had to go to the hospital because he is very sick.

I ___________________when __________________________ because _______________________.