When Words Hurt

Extend the Lesson

bullying

(BULL-ee-ing)

Making someone feel bad on purpose. Telling mean secrets about someone is a kind of bullying.

Sabrina Helas

speeches

(SPEECH-ez)

A speech is a talk that a person gives in front of a group of people.

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September 2019 When Words Hurt SEL Toolkit

PPT

Academic Standards

Reading Objective:

Children will read about a child who was once a bully and learn and apply ways to choose kindness instead of bullying.

Social-Emotional Learning Focus:

kindness

Social Studies Focus:

citizenship

ELA Skills:

key details, vocabulary, writing

Page 4 Skill:

social-emotional learning: kindness

Vocabulary:

bullying, speeches

CCSS:

RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1, SL.2.2