Reading and Sexuality
Nan Baker and Susan Airone
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Directions: Write a play about teenagers who are facing problems concerning their sexual development. Suggested topics:
Girl’s Point of View
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1. You and your boyfriend want to have sex. He refuses to use birth control. Neither of you wants to have a baby. How do you handle the situation?
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2. You are pregnant. You are scared to tell your parents but you have to. How do you say it?
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3. You are pregnant. You tell your boyfriend you will (will not) have an abortion. He objects.
Boy’s Point of View
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1. Your girlfriend will not use birth control, but you both want to have sex. Neither of you wants to have a baby. How do you handle the situation?
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2. You got your girlfriend pregnant. You are scared to tell your parents but you have to. How do you say it?
3. Your girlfriend is pregnant. She tells you that she will (will not) have an abortion. You object.