Notice and Speak Up

Students read a story about a friendship that begins to feel unsafe as one person pressures the other to break rules and ignore parents. The worksheet guides learners to identify red flags, understand why the situation is unhealthy, and reflect on the safe choices made by the character. Students answer open-ended questions that build comprehension and encourage critical thinking about unhealthy relationships. The activity teaches students how to recognize manipulative behavior and trust their discomfort. It reinforces help-seeking behaviors and supports students in imagining how they would stay safe in similar situations.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social-Emotional Learning – Identifying Unhealthy Relationships

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Reflection

Health Education – Recognizing Unsafe Social Pressure

SEL – Self-Advocacy and Trusted Adult Support

This worksheet is part of our recognizing unsafe or unhealthy social interactions worksheets collection.