Vocabulary Words

Before Reading

Activating Prior Knowledge

Watch the video posted above and answer the questions:

• What is a bully?

• What are some things that bullies do?

• What should you do if you are bullied or see another person being bullied?

During reading

comprehension questions

After reading

Discussion questions

• What are other ways to handle someone like Mean Jean at school? How can an adult help?

• Why do some people sometimes act one way when they feel another like Mean Jean?

• What makes you feel safe at school?

activity

Activity: Show A Friendly Smile

Materials:

• Show A Friendly Smile Template (below)

• Crayons/Markers/Colored Pencils

• Pencil

Directions: Draw a picture of yourself giving a friendly smile to your classmates this school year. Then, write or draw about how you will be a good friend who does not bully at school.

Share with icrcm!

Show someone at home how you plan to be a good friend at school this year, and describe what you created for practice. Then, have them video record your work while you describe what you created. Send your video recording to: lwiley@sitinmovement.org (International Civil Rights Center and Museum). We will feature some of your work on our website!