Five Steps for Identifying Trouble Ask questions. Name the trouble. State the consequences. Suggest an alternative. Move it, sell it, and leave the door open. Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Phone Friend or Foe? "Hey, buddy! Can I use your phone a quick sec?" Step 1: Ask Questions. 1 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Phone Friend or Foe? "Dakota dared me to take a picture of someone in the bathroom and text it." Step 2: Name the trouble. 2 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Phone Friend or Foe? "No one will know." Step 3: State the consequences. 3 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Phone Friend or Foe? "I've gotta do this or Dakota will make fun of me." Step 4: Suggest an alternative. 4 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Phone Friend or Foe? "Well, if you won't let me use your phone, you must not be my friend." Step 5: Move it, sell it, and leave the door open. 5 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

Assertive Communication Techniques Maintain eye contact. Stand up straight and strong. Hold your ground. Speak firmly and clearly. Use the word “no.” 7 Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C

REFUSAL Strategy Tool Box Say a direct “no.” Repeat the refusal over and over. Suggest another activity. Say why not by giving an opinion or a reason. Walk away. Grade 6 | Optional Lesson 6-C