Lesson Plan
Spot the Pressure Points
Students will analyze real-life peer pressure vignettes to identify hidden risks and practice effective refusal strategies.
Helps 11th graders recognize subtle substance-offer tactics and confidently use refusal skills to protect their health and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Introduce Peer Pressure
5 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Scenario Sleuths
15 minutes
Step 3
Think-Pair-Share: Risk Radar
7 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up: Refusal Skill Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Scene Setters: Real-World Vignettes
What Is Peer Pressure?
Vignette 1: The Party Favor
Vignette 2: The Compliment Trap
Vignette 3: The Silent Signal
Warm-Up Question
Worksheet
Discussion
