Grade 8 · lesson 2 of 4

Use a bounded refusal and exit plan

About 18 minutes, plus any extended practice

Supplied materials

Paper or a text document; all cases below are original fictional learning inputs.
An adult may read aloud; drawing or spoken answers are valid. No personal health information or physical performance is required.
In the fictional club, a peer offers a nicotine product and asks repeatedly after a no. The learner’s script can be “No; I’m going to the supervised room.” The plan includes an available responsible adult there. Repeating arguments about health is not necessary. If the route were blocked or threatened, the plan would shift to getting safety help rather than trying to win the debate alone.
A peer makes one non-threatening offer and no refusal has been stated. What fits?
Pressure repeats after a no and a supervised room is available. What fits?
A peer blocks the exit and threatens harm. What fits?
The named helper is absent and the concern remains. What fits?
A calm invitation conflicts with the character’s preference. What fits?
Repeated pressure continues near an available staff-supervised area. What fits?

Learn the idea

Pressure can make a choice less free. A refusal does not need a long debate or a personal health explanation. A bounded plan names the refusal, a safe exit option and responsible support when pressure continues or becomes threatening.

Use the fictional setting constraints. A calm peer request can receive a clear no; repeated pressure may call for leaving to a safe adult-supervised area. If an exit is blocked or threats occur, prioritize responsible and emergency support as appropriate.

No actual confrontation or substance encounter is required. Write a script on paper. Do not blame someone whose options are constrained or promise that a perfect phrase prevents harm. Adults and organizations must support safe environments.

Mark the facts or constraints in the supplied case.
Apply the method explained above; draw a sequence, table or decision map.
Compare your result with the worked solution and explain the difference.
Complete the new cases, then check the changed-case extension.

Worked example

See the method in action

In the fictional club, a peer offers a nicotine product and asks repeatedly after a no. The learner’s script can be “No; I’m going to the supervised room.” The plan includes an available responsible adult there. Repeating arguments about health is not necessary. If the route were blocked or threatened, the plan would shift to getting safety help rather than trying to win the debate alone.

Your turn

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Helpful tips

A no does not require a health disclosure or successful debate.
A phrase cannot guarantee safety; blocked exits and threats need help.

See the answer and explanation

State a clear no to the single non-threatening request.

A clear no is a complete response; no private explanation is owed.

Take it further

Write a three-part fictional plan for repeated pressure: no, safe route, backup adult. Expected: no personal explanation required and immediate safety help if the route is blocked.

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More practice: try new cases

Choose an answer for each problem. Explain your method on paper, then use the feedback to decide what to revisit.

1. Use a bounded refusal and exit plan: Pressure repeats after a no and a supervised room is available. What fits?Seek prompt safety help because an exit is blocked or threats occur.Plan a backup support route because the proposed helper is unavailable.State a clear no to the single non-threatening request.Use the available safe exit and responsible adult because pressure continues.

Need a hint?

A no does not require a health disclosure or successful debate.
A phrase cannot guarantee safety; blocked exits and threats need help.

2. Use a bounded refusal and exit plan: A peer blocks the exit and threatens harm. What fits?Seek prompt safety help because an exit is blocked or threats occur.Plan a backup support route because the proposed helper is unavailable.State a clear no to the single non-threatening request.Use the available safe exit and responsible adult because pressure continues.

Need a hint?

A no does not require a health disclosure or successful debate.
A phrase cannot guarantee safety; blocked exits and threats need help.

3. Use a bounded refusal and exit plan: The named helper is absent and the concern remains. What fits?Seek prompt safety help because an exit is blocked or threats occur.Plan a backup support route because the proposed helper is unavailable.State a clear no to the single non-threatening request.Use the available safe exit and responsible adult because pressure continues.

Need a hint?

A no does not require a health disclosure or successful debate.
A phrase cannot guarantee safety; blocked exits and threats need help.

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