DIRECTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ASSIGNMENTS:
PLEASE TYPE YOUR RESPONSE IN MICROSOFT WORD. SAVE YOUR YOUR WORK IN THE FOLDER ON THE DESK TOP LABELED, STUDENT WORK. TITLE YOUR WORK WITH YOUR FIRST AND LAST INITIAL FOLLOWED BY THE DATE. (EXAMPLE: "JLSEPTEMBER222011") THEN, UPLOAD YOUR ASSIGNMENT USING THE STUDENT WORK SUBMISSION FORM BELOW THE ASSIGMENTS.
PLEASE TYPE YOUR RESPONSE IN MICROSOFT WORD. SAVE YOUR YOUR WORK IN THE FOLDER ON THE DESK TOP LABELED, STUDENT WORK. TITLE YOUR WORK WITH YOUR FIRST AND LAST INITIAL FOLLOWED BY THE DATE. (EXAMPLE: "JLSEPTEMBER222011") THEN, UPLOAD YOUR ASSIGNMENT USING THE STUDENT WORK SUBMISSION FORM BELOW THE ASSIGMENTS.
" DEFEAT THE LABEL" ASSIGNMENT
In The video, "Defeat The Label", all of the students are wearing the same white t-shirt and dark pants until something negative happens to one of them. In a well written composition, explain what happens to EACH of the students in the video that makes his or her appearance change. Explain the difference between psychological bullying and physical bullying. What examples does the video show of each type? Without using names, give one example that you have witnessed here at Ronkonkoma Middle School. What can YOU do to prevent this from happening in the future?
LISLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ANTI-BULLY CAMPAIGN ASSIGNMENT
Write at least 3 journal entries from a "bully's point of view." Describe three different incidents how YOU bullied another student. Include WHY you decided to bully another person. Describe how YOU think that person felt AFTER each incident. Finally, after writing all of your entries, describe how bullying another student has "served you." In other words, did you get what you wanted out of bullying another person?
RICHARD GALE INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT
After watching the video, imagine you are the Principal of Richard and Casey's school. Write a letter to both boys' parents explaining what the consequences for each boy will be. In your letter, consider the following: - Will each boy have a different consequence?
- Who do you believe is the bully and who is the victim?
- Did Casey defend himself?
- What help can you suggest to both boys?
- Who do you believe is the bully and who is the victim?
- Did Casey defend himself?
- What help can you suggest to both boys?
MEGAN MEIER ASSIGNMENT
Cyber-bullying has become a "runaway train." Kids bully other kids from their homes, at night, on weekends, just about anywhere at anytime. In the video, we learn that an adult pretends that he is a young boy and becomes friends with Megan. When "the boy" decides not to be friends with her anymore and hurtful messages get sent to Megan, she takes her own life. Write a list of suggestions that can help young people stay safe from cyber-bullying.