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Learn to Identify What’s Bullying, What’s Joking, and How to Deal With It

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This Learn to Identify What’s Bullying, What’s Joking, and How to Deal With It activity also includes:

A quick lesson takes a look at the differences between bullying and joking. Through whole-class discussion, scholars identify between the two behaviors and brainstorm actions to take to cease bullying behavior. Small groups share with the class a situation that involves a bully and how to resolve the conflict.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
bullying, cyberbullying, relationships, relationship skills, peers, communication, coping skills, friendship, emotions, emotional development, social-emotional learning, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, social awareness, social development
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Make a Venn diagram detailing the similarities and differences of joking and bullying
  • Create anchor charts that feature the actions one can take to stop bullying 
  • Challenge groups to act out their scenario in front of their peers
Classroom Considerations
  • If you suspect someone is being bullied, take the necessary steps to ensure their safety
Pros
  • Strengthens social-awareness and relationship skills
  • Offers sample answers
  • The subject relates closely to behavior often associated with middle schoolers
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.6.6 SL.7.6 SL.8.6