1. Bullying Miss Hopkins

2. Warm-up Questions What are some statements, that when said to someone, would be considered bullying? Have you ever said these things? Were they said to you? Besides verbal bullying, what other types of bullying are there? What would you do, or have you done, to avoid being bullied? Who could you talk to if you feel you are being bullied? How do you think bullying affects a person? Do you think those affects are short-term, long-term, or both?

3. Words to know… Bullying – a person is a target, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions by one or more Bystander – someone who is present but not involved in what is going on Cyberbullying – being mean to others by sending or posting harmful material via Internet or other digital devices

4. More words to know… Direct bullying – seen and felt immediately such as hitting, kicking, threatening or degrading comments Exclusion bullying – leaving someone out intentionally, ignoring them or making them feel unwelcomed Indirect bullying – harms one’s social reputation and/or causes humiliation i.e. spreading rumors, name-calling

5. Closure Questions When and where can bullying occur? What is bullying via electronics called? What are some short-term/long-term effects?