Westport Middle School Advisory Lesson How to Stop a Bully Westport Middle School Advisory Lesson

Icebreaker- Sit Down If… Everyone stands in a circle. The teacher begins making statements that start with “Sit down if…” Examples: Sit down if you have eaten any cheese today. Sit down if you are wearing any blue. Sit down if have any sisters.

Learning Target and Agenda Learning Target: I can learn how to stop a bully. Agenda: Discuss Bullying and reasons for bullying. Watch video “How to Stop a Bully.” Comic Strip Activity Exit Slip

Bullying is… repeated, aggressive behavior What is Bullying? Bullying is… repeated, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. 

What are some reasons people are bullies? They feel insecure. They are being bullied themselves. They want to feel powerful. Any other reasons?

Watch the video and answer the questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oKjW1OIjuw

1. What do sociologists call bullying? a. Being Mean b. Dominance Behavior c. Avoidance Mechanism d. Napoleon Complex

1. What do sociologists call bullying? a. Being Mean b. Dominance Behavior c. Avoidance Mechanism d. Napoleon Complex

2. All experts agree that bullying is about an imbalance of _____________________.

2. All experts agree that bullying is about an imbalance of power.

3. Brooks Gibbs (the speaker) says that one way to stop a bully is to _____________________ ____________________________________________.

3. Brooks Gibbs (the speaker) says that one way to stop a bully is to not get upset and respond with humor/kindness.

4. Does Brooks Gibbs include violence in his definition of bullying 4. Does Brooks Gibbs include violence in his definition of bullying? YES or NO

4. Does Brooks Gibbs include violence in his definition of bullying 4. Does Brooks Gibbs include violence in his definition of bullying? YES or NO *He says that violence is a crime, not bullying.

5. What are some effects of teaching students how to empower themselves and stop bullying? a. They grow in self-_________________________. b. They grow in self-_________________________. c. They grow in self-_________________________.

5. What are some effects of teaching students how to empower themselves and stop bullying? a. They grow in self-esteem. b. They grow in self-confidence. c. They grow in self-worth.

6. How did Brooks Gibbs “win” the game with the student who was bullying him? _________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. How did Brooks Gibbs “win” the game with the student who was bullying him? He responded to her without getting upset and by treating her kindly.

NOTE- Avoid using language inappropriate for school. Activity- Comic Strip Using the comic strip template, create a comic strip showing two scenarios. Scenario 1 - the victim gets upset when bullied. Scenario 2 - the victim uses the strategies from the video. NOTE- Avoid using language inappropriate for school.

Do you think that bullying is about a power imbalance? Why or why not? Exit Slip Do you think that bullying is about a power imbalance? Why or why not? Do you think the strategy would work in your life? Why or why not? When is it appropriate to see help from an adult?