Simon's Hook Book
This is the word that Grandma Rose uses to refer to responding to teasing or putdowns.
What is bite?
The lesson the fish learned.
What is five rules for dealing with teasing or bullying?
Hey Four Eyes.
Give an example of not responding or reacting.
I might be.
What is one way to agree with the hook?
A bad haircut.
What is why the kids teased Simon?
I am going to go to the bathroom.
What is an example of changing the subject?
Honk. Honk. Whale coming through.
What is one way to make a joke in response to teasing?
Gum in his hair.
What is what led to the bad haircut?
You're so stupid.
Give an example of not reacting or responding to the comment.
Did you see the latest Spiderman movie? It was the greatest one. Blah. Blah. Blah.
What is changing the subject or distracting others?
A lawnmower.
What is the object the kids teased him about using to cut his hair?
Your favorite hook for dealing with teasing.
Name one of the five strategies.
What is one way to distract others or change the subject?
What is another way to agree with the hook?
Find me if you can on every page.
What is one gray mouse?
Five rules for dealing with hooks.
1. Do little or nothing / don't react.
2. Agree with the hook.
3. Distract the other person (change the subject).
4. Laugh or make a joke.
5. Stay away from the hooks. (Swim in another part of the sea.)
You're the worst at this game.
Give an example of not responding or reacting.