Calling all thespians! Students present short skits on ways to say no to drugs.
Objectives
Students demonstrate creative thinking, creative writing, and dramatic arts skills in presenting a short skit. Students work together in cooperative groups.
Keywords
drugs, saying no, skit, play
Materials Needed
For teacher: index cards (any size), pen or marker
For students: index cards with situations written on them
Lesson Plan
Before the lesson, write on index cards situations students might face in which they have to say no to drugs. A few sources for examples:
Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a card with a situation. Tell each group to make up a short skit or play showing the situation and a solution to the problem. Then have each group act out the skit.
Extension: Have students discuss each skit and offer other solutions to the problem.
Assessment
Observe students' participation. Evaluate students' skits and solutions to the problems.
