Recognizing and Responding to Cyberbullying
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Objective
I can recognize cyberbullying and describe appropriate ways to respond.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Cyberbullying involves using digital technology to repeatedly and intentionally harm another person.
- 2
If you experience cyberbullying, you should avoid engaging with the bully, save evidence, and block the cyberbully.
- 3
It is essential to tell a trusted adult about cyberbullying, and bystanders can help by reporting the content or offering support to the victim.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
3 questions
According to the reading passage, what is one key difference between cyberbullying and traditional bullying?
If you are experiencing cyberbullying, what are two important actions you should take to respond effectively, according to the passage?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Your classmate repeatedly posts mean comments about you on a gaming site and shares an embarrassing photo of you without your permission. Explain whether this is cyberbullying, using details from the reading passage, and then describe three appropriate steps you should take to respond to this situation, according to the reading passage.”
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