Tic-Tac-Toe: The Truth About Drugs

Directions: Select ONE of the following activities to complete. This is due on

Thursday November 17th at the beginning of class! We will present these during
class.

Create a Comic Strip

Write & Recite a Poem or

Create a comic strip demonstrating refusal

skills when asked to use drugs.

Rap

Create a Comic using Storyboard

That.
Comic strip must show someone
being asked to use drugs and their
use of proper refusal skills.
Must show assertiveness and
refusal skills.
Must include at least 6 comic strip
cells.
Use at least one piece of factual
information about the drug being
offered in the refusal reasoning.
Give at least 2 consequences for
using drugs in the refusal
reasoning.

Write a poem about the consequences of a

drug and recite it to the class.

At least 20 lines long about the

negative effects and consequences of
the drug.
Include at least 4 complete, accurate
facts and/or statistics.
Use the facts to show relationships
among ideas and concepts.
Turn in a typed copy, double-spaced
with Times New Roman 12 point font.
Cite at least one current, reliable
source at the bottom or on the back o
the poem.
Must recite poem or rap to class.
Rhyming is optional, but must flow
smoothly.

NHES: Interpersonal Communication

MI: Visual/Artistic

NHES: Core Concepts

MI: Verbal/Linguistic

Make a Poster

Perform a Skit

Design and create a unique poster

advocating for an end to drug use.

Must take a clear stand for ending

drug use.
Must use information to support your
stand on ending drug use.
Information must come from current
reliable resources.
Cite any resources used on the back
of the poster.
Must explain why the stand taken is
healthy.
Must be persuasive and show
awareness of audience.
May also include classroom terms

Write and perform a skit demonstrating

assertive communication skills as a friend t
someone using drugs.

Must include at least 2 facts or

statistics about drug use.
Must show dialogue that expresses
needs, ideas, and opinions.
Must use appropriate and effective
verbal and nonverbal strategies
including proper tone of voice, eye
contact, and I messages.
Must be at least 3 minutes long.
Turn in a typed copy, double-spaced
with Times New Roman 12 point font.
Cite at least one reliable source at the

associated with drug use.

Must be 12x12 or larger piece of
paper or poster board.
Must include colorful graphics and
text.
NHES: Advocacy
MI: Visual/Spacial

bottom or on the back of the skit.

Must perform skit with a classmate in
front of the class.
NHES: Interpersonal Communication
MI: Bodily/Kinesthetic