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Respectful Behavior Adventure

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Melissa Mader

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Respectful Behavior Adventure

Understanding and addressing bullying

This lesson focuses on understanding and addressing bullying through a trauma-informed approach, using video-based learning and interactive activities. It includes a video, a role-playing activity, and a discussion to reinforce the concepts of self-esteem, support networks, and seeking help. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of bullying and equips them with strategies to handle such situations effectively.

Audience

7th grade students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching, Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Stop A Bully, Worksheet: Responsible Behavior Reflection, Printable Cards: Respectful Actions, Cardstock or construction paper, Markers, crayons, or colored pencils, Scissors, Safety pins or tape, Stickers or decorative items (optional), and Slideshow: Understanding Bullying

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Greet the students warmly and explain the focus of the lesson: understanding and addressing bullying.
  • Briefly discuss what bullying is and why it's important to address it.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Watch the video How to Stop A Bully together.
  • Pause at key moments to discuss strategies for handling bullying situations.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

5 mins

  • Use the Printable Cards: Respectful Actions to play a quick matching game.
  • Have the students match actions with their corresponding responsible behavior descriptions.
  • Discuss each match and why it's important.

Step 4

Kind Words Role-Play

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a scenario card.
  • Have students role-play the scenario, focusing on using kind words and handling bullying situations.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class how using kind words and the strategies from the video affected the interaction.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

3 mins

  • Provide the students with the Worksheet: Responsible Behavior Reflection.
  • Guide them through the questions, encouraging them to think about how they can apply responsible behavior and anti-bullying strategies in their daily life.

Step 6

Closure

1 min

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage the students to practice responsible behavior and share one way they plan to address bullying if they encounter it.
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Worksheet

Responsible Behavior Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on responsible behavior by answering questions about their own actions and how they can improve.

What is one example of responsible behavior you saw in the video?

Think about how the characters treated each other.







How can you show responsible behavior at school?

Consider actions like listening, helping others, or being respectful.







Why is it important to be responsible?

Think about how it affects you and those around you.







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Worksheet

Respectful Actions

These printable cards are used for a matching game to help students identify and understand respectful actions.




Listening to others







Sharing with friends







Helping someone in need







Using kind words







Respecting personal space




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Reading

Understanding Bullying

This slideshow provides an overview of what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why it's important to address it. It includes definitions, examples, and the impact of bullying on individuals and the school environment.

Slide 1: What is Bullying?

  • Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior intended to hurt or intimidate another person.
  • It can be physical, verbal, social, or cyber.

Slide 2: Types of Bullying

  • Physical: Hitting, pushing, or other physical harm.
  • Verbal: Name-calling, teasing, or threats.
  • Social: Spreading rumors, excluding someone from a group.
  • Cyber: Using digital platforms to harass or intimidate.

Slide 3: Why Address Bullying?

  • Emotional Impact: Causes anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
  • Academic Consequences: Affects concentration and performance.
  • Social Effects: Leads to isolation and difficulty forming relationships.
  • Long-term Effects: Can impact mental health into adulthood.
  • Creating a Safe Environment: Ensures all students feel respected and valued.
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