This song is a great way to introduce the topic of cigarettes through dialogues and common excuses.

STEP 1

Revise with students the main facts about smoking, asking them about things they already know.

STEP 2

Ask students to pair up or form small groups. In their groups they should list reasons people give for and against smoking and excuses young smokers use with friends and parents.

STEP 3

Have students listen to the song and add any excuses from the to their list if necessary.

STEP 4

Using their lists, ask students to write dialogues and then act them out.