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Media Influence: Unpacking Bullying

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Media Influence: Unpacking Bullying

Analyze media influence on bullying

Students will analyze how media can influence bullying behaviors and discuss ways to consume media critically. This lesson includes a media analysis activity using the 'Short Film: Are You Okay?' and group discussions. By understanding how media can perpetuate bullying, students learn to approach media consumption more critically and develop empathy for those affected by bullying.

Audience

Leaders (ages 13-18)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Analyze media influence on bullying

Materials

Paper, Pens/Pencils, 'Short Film: Are You Okay?' Video, Media Analysis Worksheet, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they understand by the term 'media influence' and how they think media can affect behaviors.
  • Explain that today's lesson will focus on how media can perpetuate bullying and what we can do to consume media more critically.

Step 2

Video & Media Analysis

15 mins

  • Introduce the video 'Short Film: Are You Okay?' which addresses online bullying and its impact on mental health.
  • Show the video: Short Film: Are You Okay?
  • Hand out the Media Analysis Worksheet and have students complete it individually.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Split students into small groups and use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the video's content.
  • Encourage students to share their own experiences with media and bullying.

Step 4

Developing Critical Media Consumption Skills

15 mins

  • Reconvene the class and discuss ways to critically consume media.
  • Introduce concepts such as fact-checking, understanding bias and stereotypes in media, and the importance of supporting friends who may be experiencing bullying.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed and encourage students to reflect on how they can apply critical media consumption in their daily lives.
  • Answer any remaining questions and thank students for their participation.
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Worksheet

Media Analysis Worksheet

This worksheet helps students analyze the content of the 'Short Film: Are You Okay?' and reflect on how media can influence bullying behaviors.

What is the main message of the video?








Identify and describe at least two ways the video shows bullying behaviors.








How did the video make you feel? Why?








What can you do to support someone who is experiencing bullying, either online or in-person?








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