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The Power �of Words

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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 3

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Essential Question

�What should you do when someone uses mean or

hurtful language on the internet?

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Learning Objectives

Understand that it's important to think about the words �we use because everyone interprets things differently.

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Identify ways to respond to mean words online, using S-T-O-P.

�Decide what kinds of statements are OK to say online �and which are not.

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WARM UP: CLASS DISCUSSION

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Which emoji fits?

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WARM UP: CLASS DISCUSSION

Hello.

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To understand something based on your point of view

Interpret

KEY VOCABULARY

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WATCH + ANALYZE

  • What does this video say about the saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me"?

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WATCH + ANALYZE

  • Why do you think those other players said those things to Guts?

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To imagine the feelings that someone else �is experiencing

Empathy

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Step away.

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Tell a trusted adult.

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OK sites first.

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Pause and think online.

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Directions

  • For each statement that is read, think about whether it would be OK or not to send that as a message to someone in a video game or as a comment.

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  • After you decide:
    • If you think it's OK, move to or stay on the OK side.
    • If you think it's not OK, move to or stay on the Not OK side.
    • If you're not sure, stand on top of the line.

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  • Be prepared to share why you chose the side you did.

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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"You are an idiot."

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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"I'm having a party and

you're not invited."

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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"I like your new haircut."

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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"Thanks for the advice. Next �time, would you mind telling me in

person rather than by texting?"

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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"Did you finish your

homework?"

WRAP UP: CROSSING THE LINE

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