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Sparks
100
Your best friend said you can't be friends with the new student. What would you do?
Explain that "good friends do not tell you who you can/can not be friends with".
100
Sarah has been making fun of the clothes you wear. What can you do?
1. Ignore her. Do not give her any attention. 2. Let her know that it hurts your feelings or makes you mad/sad. 3. Talk to a friend or an adult about it.
100
Bullies usually have only one target.
FAKE: Bullies typically are bullying more than one person.
100
Amy is always a person you can count on. If she says she'll do her part in the group project, you can be sure she will be ready for the presentation.
What is dependable?
100
John always stands up for the "under-dog". One time he saw a kid being bullied and he walked with him to class so he was not alone.
What is courageous?
200
Your best friend talks behind your back & makes fun of the way you dress. What would you do?
Talk to an adult or let the best friend know that your feelings are hurt.
200
Every day in Science class, another kid makes fun of your shoes saying they look like your dads. What would you do?
Talk to an adult. Laugh it off. Agree with them, say "why, yes they are"> Be sarcastic: "really, can't you find something better than that?"
200
Students considered "popular" are happier & have more friends.
FAKE: A student considered "popular" may look happier or as if they have more friends, BUT your social status does not determine your feelings or say if you have "true friends"!
200
You can always trust Michael's word. He has never told a lie.
What is trustworthy?
200
Jose takes pride in himself and his decisions. He doesn't belittle himself.
What is self-respect?
300
You receive a text from an unknown number saying "you're ugly". What could you do?
Talk to a friend about it & remember "You are not alone"!
300
One of your friends told an entire group to stop talking to Linda. What type of bullying is this?
Exclusion
300
Bullies like it when they are ignored.
FAKE: Bullies love to see you get mad or sad! They get energy by you reacting. Acting "cool" or ignoring the bully could stop the bullying behavior. If it does not stop--talk to an adult!
300
Matthew is such a self-starter. He has that inner desire that motivates him to set a goal & go after whatever he sets his mind to do.
What is self-motivated?
400
What is one of your greatest protection against bullies?
Your friends/peers/peeps! Friends build us up AND we are more likely to be bullied when we are standing alone.
400
A kid in class, says "do you want to hear some gossip about Sandy?" What could you say or do?
Say, "no thanks" and walk away.
400
Bullying is just a normal part of growing up. The effects of bullying victims are short-term & minor.
FAKE: It is not normal to endure social, emotional & physical torment! The effects can be long-term, targets are more likely than non-victims to suffer from physical illness, academic trouble, and endure mental health problems.
400
Jamal is practicing for the cross-country track meet this month. He is running for an hour each day through rain, snow & ice. Talk about keeping at it!
What is self-discipline?
400
At lunch your friend took another kid's shoe & starts tossing it around. Larry stood up and said "knock it off--give it back".
What is confidence?
500
One of your friends is getting blasted on facebook. A lot of people are writing negative & mean things. How can you be a "real friend"?
1. Call your friend up to support her. 2. Write something positive on her page & let others know it is "not cool"
500
Your friend thinks it is cool to be rude during class. You know it is not right. Now she is pressuring you to do the same. What could you do?
Ignore her, sit in a different spot, find some positive peers in class and/or talk to the teacher.
500
Some people deserve to be bullied.
FAKE: The way people act or look is never a reason to bully them. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and consideration.
500
I know I can go to Janet and she will listen with a mind that is free to consider what I have to say. She will even change her opinion if she feels my ideas are worth it.
What is an open-mind?
500
ONE person can make a difference!! HOW??
Never spread a rumor! Standing up for someone! Ignoring a bullying! Sitting by someone who sits alone! Asking someone to be your partner when they are alone! Telling your friends it is not cool to say mean things on facebook! Smiling & showing others you care!
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