Working It Out
True or False: In every conflict, there is a winner and a loser.
False
Name a person in history who worked to stop discrimination non-violently.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rosa Parks
Jackie Robinson
Susan B Anthony
Who is responsible for preventing bullying at our school?
Everyone
True or False:
no one else can MAKE you mad.
True
Name 5 feeling words.
Sad - Mad - Angry - Afraid - Happy - Excited - Frustrated - Joyful - Irritated - Bared - Lonely - Furious
True or False? It is possible to de-escalate a conflict after the other person calls you names.
True
Define prejudice.
An unfair attitude; prejudging a person without knowing him or her
True or False?
Bullying is a a normal part of growing up.
False
Name two physical signs of your body's anger response
Fast heartbeat
Hot skin
Clenched fists
Shaking hands, etc.
Which communication style works best in most cases:
Assertive
What is a compromise?
When both people win a little and lose a little.
Name two types of prejudices.
age
gender
racial/ethnic
physical
religious
Name on good thing a target can do about bullying.
Speak up
Tell the bully to stop
Be assertive
Report the bullying
Name two good ways to reduce angry feelings.
Relax yourself
Distract yourself
Talk to yourself
Name 2 characteristics of a passive communication style.
Little or no eye contact
nervous - apologetic - slumped shoulders -
don't stand up for themselves
What are the ABC's of solving conflicts?
Attack the problem
Brainstorm together
Consider the consequences and choose win-win
What is a stereotype?
A fixed idea about a whole group of people: all girls are silly - all children are trouble - all Asians are smart
Name two good things a witness can do about bullying.
Support the target
Report the bullying
Provide safety in numbers
Name one thing you could say to yourself to reduce your angry feelings.
Calm down - they're trying to make me mad, but I won't give them the satisfaction - I can handle this
Give an example of an I message.
I feel upset when you tease me in front of others, because it embarrasses me. I want you to stop.
Name 3 things you can do to de-escalate a conflict.
Use words like let's, we - our - together
Call the other person by name
Relax your body
Use a calm voice
Ask the other person about his/her point of view
If someone makes a prejudiced remark, what can you do without making it worse?
Speak up, change the subject, or walk away
Define bullying.
Repeatedly:
hurting - threatening - teasing - or frightening someone else in order to feel powerfulName two good things to do or say when you feel angry.
Walk away
Use an I message
Use humor
Name three characteristics of an aggressive communication style.
Loud - rude - sarcastic - in your face - name calling - blaming - threatening - you messages - finger pointing - shaking fists - glaring eye contact