Lesson 3 – Worksheet

Activity 1: Complete the following acronym to help assist in decision making:

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Read through the following case study and complete the following activity.

Helping Xolani

Meet Xolani, he has a difficult decision to make and needs your help. Xolani loves playing soccer and has been
chosen to play in the 1st team for the school. He is really proud he made the team as he is only 15 years’ old
which would make him the youngest player on the team.

On Monday, after the practice, his new friends were talking about the party they went to on Friday night and
how they all got completely drunk. Xolani had never drank alcohol before and did not really want to try it as his
dad was an alcoholic.

The team were playing a big tournament this coming weekend and they would stay the night at a local hostel.
They were already talking about the huge party they had planned for later that evening. Xolani knew that there
would be a lot of alcohol. He did not know what to do. He did not want to lose his new friends but at the same
time he did not want to start drinking alcohol.

Use the RELAX acronym to help Xolani make his decision.

R What is the problem? What options does Xolani have?

E What could Xolani do to learn more about what actions he can take and what consequences it would have?

L What advice would a responsible adult give Xolani? What past experience can Xolani use to help him?

A What are some of Xolani’s priorities that he needs to consider when making his decision?

X What could the positive outcome of this situation be?

What could the negative outcome of this situation be? What options does Xolani have now?

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 Activity 2:
Look at the examples of accusing language below and see if you can change them to
assertive language.

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Now lets see how you would respond in the following scenarios:

Scenario 1: One of your adult family members asks you to pour them an alcoholic beverage.

Response:

Scenario 2: Your parent/guardian says you can take a sip of their alcoholic beverage as “you are old
enough now”

Response:

Scenario 3: One of your classmates offers you the opportunity to be part of their plan to steal from the
school tuckshop.

Response:

Scenario 4: One of the older guys in school asks you to steal some alcohol from your parents to smuggle
to the sports day that the school is hosting.

Response:

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 Activity 3: Informal Summative Assessment

SECTION A

Question 1: Short Questions

Provide the correct term for the following description:

1.1 When you feel you must drink at a party because your friends expect you to. (1)

1.2. When you can be firm in what you believe and do in a respectable manner. (1)

Question 2: Matching Columns

Choose the statement from COLUMN A that best matches each concept in COLUMN B.
Write only the letter (A-D) next to the question number (2.1 to 2.2).

COLUMN A COLUMN B

2.1. A system of beliefs that is taught for deciding what is good or bad. A. Values

2.2. Those things you value most. B. Peer Pressure

C. Morals

D. Priorities

(2x1) (2)
Question 3: Short Questions

Answer the following short question.

3.1. Name ONE physical danger that alcohol abuse can cause. (1)

[TOTAL SECTION A: 5]

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SECTION B

Question 4

Study the following pictures and answer the questions that follow. Answer in full sentences as far as possible.

4.1. Give a brief definition of the concept media. (1)

4.2. Explain how the media can influence your lifestyle choices about alcohol negatively. (1x2) (2)

4.3. Evaluate how the environment can influence your lifestyle choices about alcohol positively. (1x2) (2)

[TOTAL SECTION B: 5]

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SECTION C

Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow.

The goals we set for ourselves give direction in our lives. A positive self-image will help you to follow your goals
in life. When setting our goals, we should remember that our personal life-style choices influence the goal-
setting process.
[Adapted from: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/
Accessed on 09 November 2022]

Write paragraphs about lifestyle choices and goals.

Use the following as a guideline:

● Give a brief definition of the concept “lifestyle choices”. (1x2) (2)

● Name and briefly discuss any TWO influences on personal lifestyle choices about alcohol (DO NOT
USE MEDIA). Include an example in your discussion to illustrate your understanding of the influences.
(2x2) (4)

● Recommend TWO ways in which you can respond appropriately to influences on lifestyle choices.
(2x2) (4)

[TOTAL SECTION C: 10]

[TOTAL MARKS: 25]

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 Activity 4: Reflection Activity
Answer the following questions:

Sometimes we find it difficult to be assertive because we struggle with some of the following:
➢ fear of displeasing our friends
➢ fear of being laughed at
➢ fear of being rejected

Which of these points would you say you struggle with? How could you overcome this fear?

Consider a situation in your own life recently where you had to make a decision about lifestyle choices.
Reflect on your decision. Did you make the right decision?

What would you have changed about the decision now that you know the RELAX method?

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