Getting Along
You heard someone whispering and you think you heard your name mentioned. What should you do?
Ignore the person, and focus on yourself.
Ask the person POLITELY if he/she called you.
Name one problem with judging people before you get to know them.
You may be wrong with your judgement.
No one is perfect.
Incomplete information.
You are not being respectful or tolerant.
If you can’t understand someone, then don’t dwell on them. Focus on your own problems instead.
When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself.
You may miss out on becoming good friends with them.
Name 3 ways people should act when they are members of a team.
Reliable, Tries really hard and pulls his/her own weight, Cooperative, Good Communication Skills (Listening, Not talking over one another, etc.)
Define Bullying Behaviors
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
Teasing, Name-calling, Taunting, Threatening to cause harm
Social bullying involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
Leaving someone out on purpose, Telling other children not to be friends with someone, Spreading rumors about someone, Embarrassing someone in public
Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying includes:
Hitting/kicking/pinching, Spitting, Tripping/pushing, Taking or breaking someone’s things, Making mean or rude hand gestures
Explain how someone can bully a person, even without touching him/her.
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things.
Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships.
One of your friends was teasing you and things went too far and now you are mad. What should you do?
Talk to them about it. If you were teasing your friend too and he/she says you went too far, apologize to them too.
Why do you think people think things about other people before they even get to know them?
We all have automatic thoughts based off our experiences or things that we are taught, but it is our responsibility to not assume things about people. Keep an open mind.
Name 3 activities that require teamwork in order to be successful.
Sports or some hobbies
Group projects, centers, class time
Home life
Career (How faculty/staff at TME work together to make sure everyone is safe and productive)
Describe a time that you or someone you know was bullied. How did you or that person handle this situation?
Ask the bully to stop. If it does not stop, tell an adult.
What do you think is the most important characteristic to have in a friend?
For me, it is trust. It may be different for each of us.
Someone talked about your family. What should you do?
You can:
Ignore them.
Ask them: "Will you please not talk about my family? What you are saying is ______ me (bothering, upsetting, angering, etc.)."
If it gets out of hand and you do not know how to handle it, then tell a teacher or your school counselor, so they can help you.
Name 3 things people sometimes use to make judgements about other people before getting to know them.
Clothes, shoes, hobbies, friends, hair, facial expressions, how they act in class, etc.
Define teamwork and explain why it is important.
Definition: the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient.
Why do you think that people are sometimes afraid to get help when someone is bullying him/her?
The student may be afraid it will get worse, his/her friends would judge him/her, other people may bully him/her because of it. Lets talk more about these!
Someone made a face at you. What should you do?
Ignore them. Focus on yourself. "Letitgo!"
Two Part Question:
1. Why do you think students are sometimes disrespectful to adults?
2. Why should students be respectful even if they disagree with adults?
Teachers and staff at TME want what is best for you, and they have high expectations of you, because they believe in your potential (what they know you can do). Many other adults in your life, including family, want better for you. Also, culture plays a big role in this. Depending on your culture, your family may expect you to respect adults regardless of reason.
Talk about a time that someone judged you or someone you know before getting to know that person. How did that make you or that person feel?
Angry, upset, sad, mad, frustrated, disappointed, etc.
Explain why a basketball team that has excellent athletes may not win a game if they do not have teamwork.
What should you do if you see someone getting bullied?
Do you think you should do something? Yes or no. Please explain your answer.
Tell an adult. Do not use physical violence or endanger yourself. Support the person being bullied, by possibly becoming his/her friend.
Name one famous person who helped our world learn to respect differences.
There are so many people! Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein, Gandhi, etc.
1. Give an example of something that causes problems between people your age.
2. Give an example of something that can be done to avoid these problems.
Points will be given as long as you answer the question in a thoughtful and appropriate way. (No violence, disrespect, etc.)
Describe a time that you made an incorrect judgement about someone before getting to know that person.
1. What should you have done differently?
2. Did that change how you look or treat people?
2. Yes, No. Why? Why not?
Do you work best in a group or on your own?
Explain 3 benefits of working on your own and 3 benefits of working in a group.
Working on your own: do it on your own time, not responsible for any body else, you can do it how you want to.
Working in a group: divide the work amongst your group members (less work), you get multiple ideas (maybe more creativity), different skills (maybe someone is a leader and organized, someone is super creative, and someone likes public speaking or presenting)
Why do you think people are afraid to tell an adult when they are being bullied?
What can be done so that students feel comfortable getting help from an adult?
Describe a time that you have been a member of a team with great teamwork.
Describe a time that you have been a member of a team with poor teamwork.
What happened in both situations?
Your experience!