Teasing and Bullying

Bully-Busting Curriculum: Six Essential Lessons

Answer Keys

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Scenarios

  1. This is not a bullying situation. There is not an imbalance of power and it is not happening repeatedly. Calling someone a name is not always a bullying situation and can be handled by the individual.
  2. This is not a bullying situation. There is no intent and only one incident.
  3. This is not a bullying situation. This is a friendship concern that needs to be worked out between Kim and Emily.
  4. This is a bullying situation. There is an imbalance of power, it is happening often, and it is intentionally hurtful.
  5. This is a bullying situation. It is hurtful and happening repeatedly.

Page 9

True or False Quiz (Elementary)

  1. F Both girls and boys can be bullies, but they bully in different ways.

Girls often involve more people and may use social exclusion to bully

indirectly. Boys tend to use direct approaches using verbal or

physical aggression.

  1. F Fighting may occur for different reasons and may be the result of

normal conflict.

  1. T This is an imbalance of power (the group vs. the individual),

intentional, hurtful and chronic.

  1. F Bullying is not based on physical size.
  2. T Spreading rumors is always unfair and hurtful.
  3. F Although young children who bully may be isolated, bullies may also

be popular and have a close circle of friends.

  1. F Bullying is not based on physical size or age.
  2. F Bullies often feel justified in their actions and may lack compassion.
  3. F Some adults are bullies and you will meet them throughout your life.
  4. F Name calling can be bullying if it is hurtful, chronic and involves an

imbalance of power (i.e. racial slurs)

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True or False Quiz (Middle School)

  1. T This is an imbalance of power (the group vs. the individual),

intentional, hurtful, and chronic.

  1. F Bullies often have positive (if unrealistic) self-images.
  2. F Bullies may be popular and usually have a tight circle of friends.
  3. T Bullying often occurs in places where there is less supervision; the

bus, hallway, bathrooms, and playground areas.

  1. T Spreading rumors in any manner is always unfair and hurtful,

including cyber-bullying.

  1. F Girls often bully indirectly using social exclusion and usually involve

more people (relational aggression). Boys tend to bully directly using

verbal or physical aggression.

  1. F Bullies sometimes involve others; they may have a large social

network.

  1. T There are many characteristics of victims, including kids who are

considered to be pushovers and who lack social skills.

  1. F Some adults are bullies and you will encounter them throughout

your life.

  1. T Hurtful teasing may be a form of bullying when it occurs repeatedly

over a period of time.

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T-Charts (samples)

Monster/Aggressive

What does this style sound like? / What does this style look like?
  • Hurtful teasing
  • Insults/name-calling
  • Aggressive/sarcastic tone
  • Uses repeated threats
  • Blames others
  • Gossips/spreads rumors
  • Humiliates
  • Uses highly emotional voice
  • Uses profanity
/
  • Gets in your personal space
  • Threatening gestures
  • Defacing/destroying property
  • Pushing/shoving/tripping
  • Stealing
  • Starting fights
  • Giving dirty looks
  • Ostracizing/shunning
  • Plays mean tricks

Mouse/Passive

What does this style sound like? / What does this style look like?
  • Uses very small voice or does not talk at all
  • Whines
  • Cries
  • Apologizes
  • Tries to smooth things over
  • Easily upset
/
  • No eye contact
  • Slumped shoulders
  • Tries to make self look smaller
  • Body turned away from situation
  • Avoids situation / moves away

Me/Assertive

What does this style sound like? / What does this style look like?
  • Calm, neutral voice
  • States facts as they really are without too much emotion
  • Confident
  • Takes responsibility
  • Able to negotiate if necessary
  • Good listener
  • Good verbal skills
/
  • Uses eye contact
  • Uses appropriate personal space
  • Avoids negative body language (see Monster and Mouse)
  • Chooses a good time to discuss problem
  • Doesn’t involve others

Page 67 “IM” Worksheet (replacement)

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Page 75 Would it be Telling? (Elementary)

  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. No
  5. Yes
  6. Yes
  7. Yes
  8. No
  9. Yes
  10. Yes

Page 79 Would it be Telling/Reporting? (Middle School)

  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. Yes
  5. Yes
  6. Yes
  7. Yes
  8. No
  9. Yes
  10. No