What is the constant problem that many teens deal with every day?
The problem is pressure that comes from inside themselves. It's called low self-esteem.
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When is the problem of peer pressure at its most intense?
The pressure to fit in is most intense in middle school or junior high.
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Most past-tense verbs end in these two letters...
-ed
Examples: jumped, visited, camped, laughed
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belief in your ability to do things well
What is confidence
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What did Eric's friends convince Eric to do?
Eric climbed to the roof of a speeding subway car.
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What are typical self-esteem problems for many teens?
Many teens wish they were more popular or better-looking. They have little self-confidence.
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Why is peer pressure so intense in middle school?
During these years, teens begin to rebel against their families.
They start to search for principles, or beliefs, to live by.
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What is one present-tense form of the verb - to be?
am, are, is
I am, you are, he/she is
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to make someone believe or do something
What is convince
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How did Eric die?
And, what did Eric's uncle say was the cause of his death?
Eric's head hit a beam. He fell dead - onto the tracks.
Eric's uncle is sure that peer pressure was to blame. "His friends pressured him to do it," he said.
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Describe two ways in which some teens attempt to solve their self-esteem problems.
Girls will sometimes try extreme diets to look better.
Some boys take drugs to build their muscles.
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What is the main difference between good and bad peer pressure?
Good peer pressure influences teens to do beneficial, healthy things.
Bad peer pressure influences teens to do risky, harmful things.
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Change this sentence using the past-tense form of the verb.
Mrs. Benante says that the Workshop 5 test will be on Wednesday.
Mrs. Benante said that the Workshop 5 test will be on Wednesday.
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appreciate
What is to like and feel grateful for something
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What were the two attempts made to prevent Eric from doing this dangerous stunt?
Eric's aunt wanted him to stop, saying, "It's better to be called a chicken."
Eric's girlfriend tried to stop him. She begged him not to surf the subway.
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What is the solution to low self-esteem?
Try not to focus on things you don't like about yourself.
Instead learn to recognize and appreciate the person you are.
Lend a hand, find a mentor, and get involved.
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What is hazing?
Hazing happens when teens want to join a group.
Older teens in the group put the new members through really embarrassing situations.
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Insert the missing comma in the sentence below.
Yes I know him well.
Yes, I know him well.
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principle
What is a basic truth or belief
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What is this article mostly about?
Eric Alvarez died while train surfing to impress his friends.
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What is this article mostly about?
Many teens have a problem with low self-esteem.
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What is this life skills feature mostly about?
Peer pressure has serious effects on teens.
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Insert the missing comma in the sentence below.
In addition he made new friends.