BullyingMiss Hopkins

Warm-up Questions What are some

statements, that when said to someone, would be considered bullying? Have you ever said

these things? Were they said to you?

Besides verbal bullying, what other types of bullying are there?

What would you do, or have you done, to avoid being bullied?

Who could you talk to if you feel you are being bullied?

How do you think bullying affects a person? Do you think those

affects are short-term, long-term, or both?

Words to know… Bullying – a person is a

target, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions by one or more

Bystander – someone who is present but not involved in what is going on

Cyberbullying – being mean to others by sending or posting harmful material via Internet or other digital devices

More words to know… Direct bullying – seen

and felt immediately such as hitting, kicking, threatening or degrading comments

Exclusion bullying – leaving someone out intentionally, ignoring them or making them feel unwelcomed

Indirect bullying – harms one’s social reputation and/or causes humiliation i.e. spreading rumors, name-calling

Closure Questions

When and where can bullying occur?

What is bullying via electronics called?

What are some short-term/long-term effects?