A teacher's choice of words can have a powerful effect on students' depth of thinking. Words can be either "think stoppers" or "think starters." A strategy to help students become responsible thinkers is suggested, and several classroom situations are evaluated to show how thinking can be encouraged. (MT)

Presents strategies to help students resist peer pressure. The peer pressure reversal technique involves checking out the scene, making good decisions about their actions, and acting to avoid trouble. A reproducible student page provides several suggestions of wording for students to use in saying no to their friends. (SM)