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Lesson 5

Advocacy

We are committed to the unrelenting advocacy for fairness in the treatment of youth.Materials needed:

1. A "Talking Stick" as needed or desired.

2. Chart paper, easel, and colored marking pen.

Directions:

1. Have the students arrange their desks into Companies or Platoons.

Personal information:

1. Introduce yourself and get straight to the lesson.

Developing advocacy:

1. Review Meaningful Achievement.  Write down the student's answers to the previous lessons homework assignment.

   Define Advocacy.

   Give the students examples of Advocacy.

2. Ask the students to give examples of Advocacy.  Write down their answers on the chart paper.

Give the students a homework assignment that requires them to talk with their family and friends about Advocacy.  Students are to ask their families for examples of Meaningful Achievement.  Also ask them to talk with their family and friends about how all the Core Values interact in helping us make good choices and healthy choices in life.Because this is the last lesson and you have given the students a homework assignment, you need to return for a final visit to discuss and record their answers to the assignment.  This is also an opportunity to give the students certificates of completion/participation in VVA's and CMOHS's Veterans Against Drugs Program.CLOSING:

1. Take time for questions and answers.

   Have students name something important they have learned today.

   Say good-bye and let them know when your next visit will be.

2. Thank the teacher and for his or her assistance.

Remember, we are trying to teach the students to make GOOD and HEALTHY CHOICES in life.

Endorsements

Executive Office of the President

Legion of Valor

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Press Release -
The Paralyzed Veterans of America