Cyber Bullying

Do Now Question Take two to three minutes to answer this question on your paper: “What are some examples of cyber bullying? Why do you think this is a very serious matter?”

Examples of Cyber Bullying Emails Videos Websites Blogs Text Messages Social Media Cell Phones Twitter Snapchat Three-Way calling Instagram Prank phone calling Facebook *** Any more you can think of? ***

Cyber Bullying Statistics 33% of youth have been victimized by cyber bullying. 41% of victims do not tell anyone in their off-screen lives about their abuse. 17% of teens admitted to bullying another individual online.

Bully by Patricia Polacco On your paper, write some predictions as to what you think will happen in the story. (2 to 3 minutes) What do you think will happen?

What To Do As the story is being read, follow along on your paper and take notes. We will stop every few pages or so to review. Make sure you are paying attention!

Discussion Questions 1 & 2 How does Lyla’s friendship with Jamie help her adjust to her new school? What sets Gage, Kenyon, and Maeve apart from the other students?

Discussion Questions 3 & 4 Lyla feels uneasy after Gage’s reaction. What does it mean to feel uneasy? Why do you think Jamie tells Lyla to be careful around Gage and her friends?

Discussion Questions 5 & 6 Why does Lyla want a cell phone and laptop? What does Lyla admire about Jamie? Why?

Discussion Questions 7-9 Why does Gage want to make Lyla over? What does this say about their friendship? Lyla is “torn” when her friends make fun of Jamie. What does this mean about how she is feeling?

Discussion Questions 10 & 11 At first, Lyla likes being part of the popular girls. What happens that changes her feelings about them? How does Jamie explain why some people are bullies? When she stands up for Jamie against Gae, what does Lyla mean when she says, “I was walking on air?”

Discussion Questions 12-14 Why do you think Gage, Maeve, and Kenyon are friendly to Lyla after the state test? How does Lyla’s life change after she is accused of cheating? Why do you think Gage pretends to support Lyla?

Discussion Questions 15-16 How does Jamie prove his friendship to Lyla? At the end of the book, Lyla asks the reader, “What would you do?” How would you answer her?