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OUTLINE OF Review Class 4 5 minutes None
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Introduce Delaying 20-40 minutes Possible Delaying
Statements Tactics (Handout
5.1)
Demonstrate and 5-15 minutes Presents and Flow-
Practice Role Play ers (Role play 5.2)
in Small Groups Observer Checklist
(Form 5.4)
Quiz and Skills 10-20 minutes Refusing or Delay-
Review ing Quiz (Quiz 5.3)
Lesson Summary 2 minutes None
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ACTIVITIES
Review Class4
Review the elements of an effective refusal.
Introduce Delaying Statements
l.Explain that delaying statements are another way to handle difficult
situations and avoid unwanted and unprotected sex. For many
reasons, it's usually better to simply say no to offers you don't
like. But people often feel confused about how to say no. Without
time to think of what to do, they can impulsively make a poor
decision. In such cases a person might use a delaying statement to
gain time to think about what they really want.
2. Pass out Possible Delaying Tactics (Handout 5.1). Briefly review
the examples and ask students to add additional statements and
actions.
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