What's the Right Thing?
Your friend is being left out on purpose. What can you do?
Invite them in, speak to others, or talk to a teacher.
Who said “I have a dream”?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Your classmate makes a rude joke. What do you say?
“That wasn’t funny—it could hurt someone.”
What’s a respectful way to get someone’s attention?
“Excuse me,” or raising your hand."
You should always speak up, even if it hurts someone.
False – speak up with kindness and purpose.
You see someone being bullied online. What’s a positive way to speak up?
Report it, message support to the victim, or tell a trusted adult.
What teen activist spoke out about climate change?
Greta Thunberg
You didn’t get credit for a group project you helped with.
Talk to your teacher privately and explain calmly.
A phrase that shows confidence in a group discussion.
“I’d like to add something…”
Speaking up means yelling to be heard.
False – being assertive is not the same as being aggressive.
Your teacher says something you don’t understand. What’s a good way to speak up?
Raise your hand and say, “I didn’t quite get that, can you explain it again?”
Who refused to give up her bus seat and helped start a movement?
Rosa Parks
You feel nervous about presenting in class. What can help you speak up?
Practice, deep breaths, and positive self-talk.
What’s a polite way to interrupt when necessary?
"Sorry to interrupt, but…”
You can speak up by writing instead of talking.
True
Your opinion is different from everyone else in a group. What should you do?
Respectfully share your view—it matters!
This student survived an attack for standing up for girls’ education.
Malala Yousafzai
Your friend says they don’t feel safe at home.
Tell a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher immediately.
A sentence starter to stand up for yourself kindly.
“I feel ___ when ___.”
Adults always know what’s best, so you shouldn’t question them.
False – respectful questions are okay!
What is one respectful way to disagree with someone’s opinion?
“I see it differently. Here’s what I think…”
This girl kept a diary while hiding during WWII and became a symbol of courage
Anne Frank
You have an idea for a school change (e.g., better lunches). What could you do?
Start a petition, write to the principal, or talk at a school council meeting.
Name 3 tone-of-voice tips for being heard respectfully.
Speak clearly, not too loud or quiet, steady pace.
It’s brave to speak up for someone else.
True