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Acting Out

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Sixth graders investigate peer pressure, gangs, drinking, and using drugs. In small groups, they conduct research, develop, edit, and write a three-minute script, and perform the script for the class.

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alcohol use, Substance Abuse, drug abuse, drugs, gangs, peer pressure

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alcohol abuse, drug abuse, gangs, peer pressure, english language arts
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6th
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English Language Arts
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