In order to incorporate the elements of personal decision making directly into a ninth grade English curriculum, the decision making lessons presented in this paper were written for literature commonly taught in junior high schools. The paper suggests activities for the following works: "Romeo and Juliet,""Flowers for Algernon,""The Martian Chronicles,""Bless the Beasts and the Children,""Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl," and "The Miracle Worker." While there is some variety among the lessons presented, most involve writing assignments that are consistent with a ninth grade writing program. (HOD)