PG-13 Language Scenarios Reading

Instructions: As you read each scenario below, underline the words you think are inappropriate sexual profanity. Think about why these words might be hurtful or embarrassing when used in school or with friends.

Scenario 1: The Cafeteria

Maya sat at a lunch table with her classmates. One friend complained, “That math quiz was st — I didn’t study at all.” Across the table, another student muttered, “Don’t be such a b*h about it.” Maya felt a knot in her stomach because the words sounded harsh and made her uncomfortable.

Scenario 2: The Gym

During basketball practice, Alex missed an easy shot and Coach Rivera barked, “Get your a** in gear and focus!” Later, a teammate under his breath said, “F**k, I can’t believe I blew that layup.” Alex noticed how quickly the mood shifted when those words were used.

Scenario 3: TV Drama

That evening, Maya watched a TV drama with her brother. A character stormed into a room and yelled, “You little p***y — you’re too scared to stand up for yourself!” The word caught Maya’s attention because she’d never heard it on a show before.

Scenario 4: Group Chat

Alex’s friends were planning a weekend movie night in a group text. One message read, “Stop acting like a wimp, don’t be a p***y about the jump scare.” Alex paused before replying, wondering whether that was a respectful way to talk.

Once you finish reading, be ready to share: Which words did you underline? Why might someone feel upset or embarrassed after hearing them? You will discuss your thoughts in our next activity.

Language Reflection Discussion Prompts

Instructions: Use these questions to think about the reading and share your thoughts. Feel free to write down your answers or discuss them out loud.

1. Which words did you underline in the reading?
   
   
   
2. Why might these words make someone feel upset or embarrassed when they hear them?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. How do you think hearing these words could affect someone’s feelings or behavior in school or with friends?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Can you think of more respectful words you could use when you’re upset, frustrated, or want to get someone’s attention?
   
   
   
5. What could you do if you hear someone else using one of these inappropriate words in class or the hallway?
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. If you accidentally say one of these words, what is a good way to handle the situation and move forward?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Follow-Up Points:

• Talk about how your body and mind feel when you hear or use these words.
• Practice replacing a negative word with a positive or neutral word in different scenarios.
• Discuss strategies for calmly addressing the situation if someone else uses hurtful language.

Profanity Recognition Flashcards

Instructions for Teacher: Print this page and cut each word out into an individual flashcard. Shuffle the cards and lay them face down.

Student Task: Flip one card at a time. Decide whether the word on the card is “Okay” (appropriate to say in school/public) or “Not Okay” (inappropriate PG-13 sexual profanity). After each flip, explain your choice.

Flashcards (one word per card):

• St
• Bh
• A**
• Fk
• Py
• Wimp
• Shoot
• Dang
• Buddy
• Oops

Follow-Up Discussion:

• Review each card the student labeled “Not Okay.” Ask: Why is this word considered inappropriate?
  
  
  
• For cards labeled “Okay,” ask: When might it be better to use this word instead of a harsher one?
  
  
  

Inappropriate Language Worksheet

Instructions: Read each word below and decide whether it is Appropriate (okay to say in school/public) or Inappropriate (PG-13 sexual profanity you should avoid). Write “A” for Appropriate or “I” for Inappropriate on the blank line. Then complete the reflection questions.

Part 1: Matching Words

1. s**t ________
   
   
2. f**k ________
   
   
3. dang ________
   
   
4. buddy ________
   
   
5. wimp ________
   
   
6. oops ________
   
   
7. b***h ________
   
   
8. shoot ________
   
   

Part 2: Reflection

1. How did labeling these words make you feel?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Think of two respectful words you could use instead of an inappropriate one when you’re frustrated. List them below:
   
   

• 1. __________________________
     
     
• 1. __________________________
     
     

1. If you hear someone else using an inappropriate word, what could you do or say?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. If you accidentally say one of these words, what steps will you take to fix the situation?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Draw or write a short dialogue (2–3 lines) showing how you would calmly correct a friend who used an inappropriate word.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Role-Play Script: Avoiding Profanity

Instructions for Teacher: Use this script to practice swapping out inappropriate PG-13 sexual profanity with respectful alternatives. Read each line aloud in your role, invite the student to play the other role, and pause at each masked profanity. Encourage the student to select a replacement from the Helpful Replacement Words List and say the new line aloud.

Scenario 1: Locker Room Frustration

Teacher (as Jordan):
“Hey Sam, did you finish the history project last night?”

Student (as Sam):
“No, I was up late and I totally s**t the bed on that deadline.”

Teacher prompt (pause):
“Oops, I heard a word there that might make people uncomfortable. Which word was it, and what respectful word could you use instead? You can pick one from our Helpful Replacement Words List.”

Student response:
(Student chooses a replacement, e.g., “mess up,” and repeats the line)
“I was up late and I really messed up on that deadline.”

Teacher follow-up:
“Great choice! That sounds calm and clear. Let’s try the next part.”

Teacher (as Jordan):
“Okay, just ask the teacher for an extension. But don’t b***h about it too much—show you’re responsible.”

Student (as Sam):
(Reads line with masked profanity, then pauses)
“Don’t b***h about it too much.”

Teacher prompt (pause):
“Which word did you notice, and how could we make that more respectful?”

Student response:
(Student selects “complain” and repeats)
“Don’t complain about it too much—show you’re responsible.”

Teacher feedback:
“Excellent! You replaced a hurtful word with one that’s perfectly fine to use in school.”

Scenario 2: Weekend Game Night

Teacher (as Alex):
“Man, that final boss in our game is impossible. I keep dying and it’s so f**king annoying!”

Student (as Taylor):
“F**king annoying? Let’s pause—what word did Alex just use that we shouldn’t say in the school hallway? Can you think of a better choice?”

Student response:
(Student picks “super” from the Helpful Replacement Words List)
“It’s so super annoying!”

Teacher praise:
“Nice fix! That’s respectful and gets your point across.”

Teacher (as Alex):
“Yeah, and I almost said I want to punch my controller, but that sounds violent.”

Student (as Taylor):
“Instead of saying you want to punch something, how could you share your frustration more calmly?”

Student response:
(Student chooses “I feel like I’m ready to throw my controller,” then softens)
“I feel like I might throw my controller, but I’ll take a break instead.”

Teacher conclusion:
“Perfect. You replaced harsh or violent words with safe, honest feelings. That helps people understand you without feeling uncomfortable.”

Teacher’s Closing Script:
“Fantastic work today! You practiced replacing words that could hurt or embarrass someone with respectful alternatives. Remember, whenever a word feels too strong or makes someone uncomfortable, pause and choose a replacement from our Helpful Replacement Words List. Next, we’ll reflect on how it felt to use these words.”

Helpful Replacement Words List

Instructions: When you catch yourself wanting to use a harsh or inappropriate word, pause and choose one of these respectful words or phrases instead. You can also mix and match to express how you feel clearly and calmly.

Neutral Exclamations

• Dang
• Shoot
• Oops
• Yikes

Feelings Words

• Upset
• Annoyed
• Frustrated
• Disappointed
• Surprised
• Excited

“I Feel…” Phrases

• I feel [emotion] when…
• That made me feel [emotion].
• I’m a bit [emotion] about…

Action/Alternatives to “Mess Up” or “Screw Up”

• Mess up
• Goof up
• Struggle
• Get stuck

Replacing “Complain” or “Whine”

• Share my concerns
• Voice my worry
• Ask for help

Friendly or Polite Words

• Buddy
• Friend
• Pal
• Team

Tip: You can combine a neutral exclamation with a feeling word: “Dang, I’m really frustrated!” or “Shoot, I feel disappointed.” This helps you share how you feel without upsetting others.

Role-Play Reflection Worksheet

Instructions: Think about the role-play practice you completed in Session 2. Write your answers below to reflect on how it felt to replace inappropriate words and use respectful language.

1. Which scenario did you role-play? Describe the situation in your own words.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. What inappropriate word did you catch yourself wanting to use?
   
   
   What respectful replacement did you choose instead?
   
   
   
   
   
3. How did it feel to say the respectful word or phrase instead of the original word?
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. What was challenging about finding a replacement word?
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. How do you think using respectful language will change how others respond to you?
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Write a short dialogue (2–3 lines) showing how you would use a replacement word in a real-life situation.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Profanity-Free Poster/Video Guide (#session-2-guide)

Purpose: Plan and create a short poster or video that shows respectful alternatives to PG-13 sexual profanity. Use what you’ve learned about replacement words and clear messaging to help others understand why it’s better to choose kinder language.

Planning Steps

1. Choose Your Format
   • ❒ Poster ❒ Video
   (Circle one)
2. Identify Your Main Message
   What do you want your audience to remember about choosing respectful words?
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Select 3–5 Replacement Words or Phrases
   List the respectful alternatives you’ll highlight:
   
   1. __________________________
      
   2. __________________________
      
   3. __________________________
      
      (Optional: 4. __________ 5. __________)
4. Decide on Visual or Script Elements
   • For a poster: sketch images, colors, fonts you’ll use.
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • For a video: write a 2–3 line script or storyboard showing a scenario where you swap a harsh word for a respectful one.
     
     
     
     
     
     
5. Gather Your Materials
   • Poster: paper, markers, colored pencils, ruler
   • Video: smartphone/tablet, simple editing tool, quiet space

Creating Your Project

If You’re Making a Poster:

• Title your poster with a clear heading (e.g., “Choose Respectful Words!”)
• Write each replacement word/phrase in a bold, readable style
• Add a short caption or example sentence for each (e.g., “Dang, I’m frustrated!”)
• Include one small drawing or symbol to show how respectful language feels (🙂, 👍)

If You’re Making a Video:

• Start with a brief introduction (on-screen or spoken): “Hi, I’m [Name], and here’s how I replace profanity.”
• Act out the scenario you planned, showing the “before” (harsh word) and “after” (respectful replacement).
• End with a short takeaway message: “Next time you’re upset, pause and pick a respectful word!”
• Keep it under 1 minute and speak clearly.

Self-Assessment Rubric (Rate yourself 1–4; 1 = Needs Improvement, 4 = Excellent)

1. Message Clarity (Is your main point easy to understand?)
   Rating: __ /4
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2. Use of Respectful Language (Did you highlight and use replacement words correctly?)
   Rating: __ /4
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3. Creativity & Design (Are your visuals or acting engaging and neat?)
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4. Effort & Completion (Did you finish all parts and follow the guide?)
   Rating: __ /4
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Next Steps: Share your poster or video with your teacher or a friend. Explain why you chose these words and how you hope others will use them too!