When pressured again by Jon, Sam gave reasons for his decisions. He did not get angry or call his friend names. Finally, Sam turned and left the situation, but he left in a way that told Jon and Ronny he was still their friend. He invited them over to his house for a friendly game of basketball, an alternative activity. Using these skills helped keep Sam healthy.
Students create cartoons.
Have students work with a partner to draw a cartoon strip that shows someone using at least two of the refusal strategies to refuse tobacco. Post these around the room. Groups create posters. Divide the class into small groups and give each group a sheet of poster board. Tell students to write one of the refusal strategies at the top of the poster board.