Lesson Plan - Should You Stand Up to Bullying?

Watch the Video
Play the video “Bullying: How Can You Help?” and ask: Based on the video, what are some of the ways you can stand up to bullying? What kinds of situations call for each type of response?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

• excluding 
• confronting

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about why it is important to support a kid who is being bullied.

1. Based on the article, why is Judy French qualified to weigh in about bullying situations?
The article makes it clear that Judy French is qualified to weigh in about bullying situations because French works for PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. It is an organization that works to end bullying.
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2. What are two ways you could stand up to bullying when someone is being excluded and made fun of, according to the article?
According to the article, one way you could stand up to bullying when someone is being excluded and made fun of is to include the excluded kid in your own activity or seating area. Another way is to wait until a more private moment and tell the kids who were doing the bullying that what they were doing was wrong.
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3. In the scenario about Abby and Maria, why does the author say it is best to tell an adult what is happening?
In the scenario about Abby and Maria, the author says it is best to tell an adult what is happening because that would allow you to help protect Maria from getting hurt without putting yourself in danger.
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FEATURED SKILL: Problem and Solution
Use the skill builder “What Would You Do?” to introduce other scenarios students may encounter. Have students work in pairs or small groups to explain how they would handle each situation.
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