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Peer pressure is a critical issue for students in this age group because they want to fit in and be part of a group. When Ramon is rejected by his soccer teammates because of his bad attitude, he turns to the toughest kids in school. Seeking acceptance, Ramon cheats, lies, bullies, steals, skips school, drinks beer, smokes, and does drugs. When he is arrested and faces a juvenile court hearing, Ra... More

Peer pressure is a critical issue for students in this age group because they want to fit in and be part of a group. When Ramon is rejected by his soccer teammates because of his bad attitude, he turns to the toughest kids in school. Seeking acceptance, Ramon cheats, lies, bullies, steals, skips school, drinks beer, smokes, and does drugs. When he is arrested and faces a juvenile court hearing, Ramon asks the reader for advice. Written in both narrative and play format, this book provides a realistic look at pressures facing young people. Emphasis is placed on choices and their consequences. Students can respond verbally to the discussion questions in the activity book or write their responses to exercises copied from the reproducible masters in the activity pages. (Grades 5-8)

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