Sixth graders build responsible decision-making by recognizing peer pressure — the pull to do something to fit in — and practicing how to say no while keeping friendships. They check their understanding, then rehearse refusal skills.
Students will be able to…
How do you make your own good choice when others are pushing you?
Project each item and have students answer about peer pressure.
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What makes it hard to say no to a group?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the CASEL Framework for Social and Emotional Learning across its five core competencies.
Resist negative peer pressure using personal values.
Evaluate choices and their consequences.
Use refusal skills with confidence.
Communicate boundaries respectfully.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write their own refusal line for a tricky situation. A printable refusal-skills worksheet is in the SEL library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.