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Demonstrate refusal skills using assertive communication related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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refusal skillsassertive communicationalcoholtobaccodrugs
Skills
- demonstrate (refusal skills) #dok2
- use (assertive communication) #dok2
- refuse (offers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) #dok2
- role-play (scenarios involving pressure to use substances) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define refusal skills and assertive communication. #dok1
- I can identify situations where I might need to refuse alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. #dok1
- I can demonstrate refusal skills using assertive communication related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. #dok2
- I can use assertive communication to say 'no' in different scenarios involving peer pressure. #dok2
- I can role-play how to confidently refuse offers of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Refusal skills and assertive communication help individuals make safe and healthy choices when faced with pressure to use substances.
- It is important to know and practice specific strategies to avoid the use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to use refusal skills?
- How can assertive communication help you say 'no' effectively?
- Why might you be offered alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and how should you respond?
- What are some ways to practice saying 'no' when you feel pressured?
- How can practicing refusal skills prepare you to make healthy choices?