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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade Lesson PlanBully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade Lesson Plan
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade

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Middle schoolers are likely very familiar with the concept of bullying and cliques. Discuss their experiences and brainstorm ways to handle peer conflict and feelings of exclusion with a poem that focuses on bullying, and a second lesson that prompts group members to think about the cliques in their school.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

bullying, cyberbullying, conflict, conflict resolution, peers, social skills, friendship

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use in a health class when focusing on peer relationships
  • Encourage learners to expand their journal entry into a longer narrative essay
  • Host an honest discussion about class members' experiences with cliques

Classroom Considerations

  • Consists of one sample lesson from a longer series, which is available at the publisher's website 
  • The difference between good and bad cliques may be more nuanced than class members can articulate

Pros

  • Versatile for use in multiple classes and grades
  • Come with the necessary handouts
  • Connects language arts skills with topics that are relevant to teens

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  • None

Common Core

RL.8.1 RL.8.2 RL.8.3 W.8.3.a W.8.10 SL.8.1.a

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