1. Chapter 8 Violence Prevention Lesson 3 Bullying and Harassment Next >> Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 8 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation.

2.  intimidation Purposely frightening another person through threatening words, looks, or body language Ongoing conduct that offends another person by criticizing his or her race, color, religion, physical disability, or gender  harassment Singling out or excluding a person based on gender  gender discrimination

3. In this lesson, you will learn to  describe ways of dealing with bullies.  identify different forms of harassment.  develop effective communication skills to deal with harassment.

4. Finding the Main Idea For each of the main headings in the lesson, write one sentence that states the main idea. Major Headings in this Lesson Bullying Dealing with Bullying Harassment Dealing with Harassment

5. Bullying Vic was waiting patiently in line at school. Vic turned and saw Tony and his three buddies. “Out of the way, loser,” Tony said as the four cut in front of Vic. Tony glared at Vic and then grinned at his friends. They all started laughing. Vic felt an immediate urge to push back, but he noticed that a teacher was walking toward him. He was glad that the teacher intervened. An Example of Bullying

6. Dealing with Bullying Sometimes, bullying takes the form of intimidation. intimidation Purposely frightening another person through threatening words, looks, or body language Male bullies often use threats of physical violence. Female bullies often use verbal put-downs that hurt other people’s feelings.

7. Dealing with Bullying Try ignoring the person. Walk away.Remain calm. Be forceful without being physical. Report the incident to a person in authority. Remember you have the right to learn in a safe environment.

8. Harassment Harassment can take the form of a spoken or written comment, gesture, or unwanted physical contact. harassment Ongoing conduct that offends another person by criticizing his or her race, color, religion, physical disability, or gender

9. Harassment Sexual harassment involves obscene behavior or remarks of a sexual nature. Unwelcome touching Sexual Harassment Offensive sexual remarks or jokes Inappropriate e-mail, text-messages, or voice mail

10. Harassment Gender discrimination can be directed at a male or a female. gender discrimination Singling out or excluding a person based on gender

11. Dealing with Harassment Tell the person to stop. Use an assertive communication style. Look the person in the eye as you speak. Let your family know what is happening and get their advice. If the harassment continues, tell a trusted adult.

12. What I Learned Vocabulary What is gender discrimination? Lesson 3 Review

13. What I Learned List Name two ways of dealing with bullies. Lesson 3 Review

14. What I Learned Recall What are some forms harassment can take? Lesson 3 Review

15. Thinking Critically Analyze Shelby is being teased repeatedly by Matt. His sexual remarks bother her. She doesn’t know what to do. What advice would you have for Shelby? Lesson 3 Review

16. Thinking Critically Apply Your cousin writes to tell you about a “really funny kid” who just came to his school. He explains that this new person gets a laugh by knocking other students’ books out of their hands. How would you explain to your cousin that the action is inappropriate behavior? Lesson 3 Review

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