Friday, January 23, 2015

4th Grade Bullying Unit, Lesson 3

During the month of January, 4th grade classes participated in the final lesson in our bullying unit called "Don't Stand By, Stand Up to a Bully!" This lesson focuses on what to do if you see bullying taking place.  The objectives for this lesson are as follows:
  • Review what makes a bully a bully.
  • Identify ways you can help stand up to a bully.
    • Complete a pretest/posttest on standing up to a bully
    • Watch “Don’t Stand By: Stand Up to a Bully” video and discuss
    • Complete handout:  “Choose Your Words”  and “Being a Pal”
  • Recognize times when friends may be bullies.
  • Identify strategies for making new friends.
Through this lesson, students are encouraged not to stand by when another student is being mistreated. They are encouraged to stand up together and "fight back" with appropriate, research-proven strategies that are assertive but not aggressive. In addition, students have a chance to examine their friends in order to determine if they have a friendship that should be discontinued.
When students stand up together and do the right thing, even when no one is looking, they are leaders and can make a difference in the school community.


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