Two lessons stress the importance of keeping your classroom bully-free. Discussion, collaborative work, role-play, and writing allows participants to examine whether their classroom is welcoming to new members and decide what they should do when they hear gossip. A homework assignment opens a discussion between scholars and their family. 

Concepts

bullying, gossip, behavior, human behavior, self-awareness, self reflection, friendship, tattling, feelings, expressing feelings

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct the first lesson at the start of the school year or before a new pupil arrives 
• Create a poster that highlights the lessons' most important information, display it for class members to reference throughout the school year 
• Observe the way learners participate, take note of those you may suspect are bullies or being bullied and take necessary action

Classroom Considerations

• Two lessons are a quick sample from a larger curriculum 
• Several copies are required 

Pros

• Promotes safety and wellbeing in the classroom 
• Boosts listening and speaking skills 
• Touches on topics particularly relevant to sixth graders

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.b SL.6.1.c