Module 13 (Continued)
SIC Training
Weeks 25 and 26
Students will write their interpretation of the theme/main idea of this illustration and a possible hidden message(s) as they apply to bullying.
“DO THE UNEXPECTED” – Poem
Bullies are used to their victims acting in a particular way.
Therefore, a bully can easily take advantage of a kid that reacts the same way, day after day.
If kids learn to do the unexpected when a bully gets in their space,
It could create confusion in the bully’s mind and put the bully in an unwanted and uncomfortable place.
The bully expects kids to be afraid of them all the time.
Kids, do the unexpected, though it may be hard at first. Show no visible fear, show confidence just by your powerful body language, and the look in your eyes.
Bullies usually speak to their victims in a commanding voice.
Kids, do the unexpected, your voice can be just as commanding, if not more so. Be serious about what you say to the bully. It’s your best choice.
A bully may put his/her unwanted hands on you.
Kids, do the unexpected, the bully’s uninvited hands must be quickly removed.
Kids, you can ask the bully to remove their hands in your commanding voice.
If he/she doesn’t, you must physically take them away, then leave the scene quickly, fighting the bully should never be your first choice.
To do the unexpected could be anything you do out of the ordinary using your look, voice, body, or mind.
By doing the unexpected, a kid could eliminate and prevent a bullying problem hopefully, for the very last time.
Al Johnson
Remind students: Select your favorite words or phrases in the poem. Copy them onto your “My Favorites” at the end of your workbook! Practice repeating them over and over again, so you are ready to confidently respond to a bully.
“DO THE UNEXPECTED” VOCABULARY- Discuss the meanings of the following words/phrases, and how they are used in the stanzas of the poem.
- Meek Way
- Cemented
- Reacts
- Unexpected
- Unwanted
- Uncomfortable
- Commanding Voice
- Aggressive
- Uninvited Hands
- Assured
- Out of the Ordinary
- Eliminate
- Prevent
After students have a clear understanding of “Do the Unexpected”, they are to really stretch their imagination as they write in their workbook a poem or essay. This time it will be about DOING THE UNEXPECTED!!! Their writings should truly be UNEXPECTED! Invite students to read their poem/essay to the class, so everyone can enjoy and glean from the creative ideas!
Before moving on to the “Who Bullied You” poem, the students are to turn to page 100 in their workbooks, where they will find a summary of what you taught them about “SIC”. Have them read this page silently. Then, ask them various questions about SIC. referring to your notes in this Teachers Manual (pages 94-96). This review with the students will reveal their understanding and reinforce the earlier training.
Students will write their interpretation of the theme/main idea of the above illustration and what might be a hidden message(s) as it applies to bullying.
“WHO BULLIED YOU?” – Poem
Who bullied you? What did it feel like being bullied by someone?
Did they call you nasty names and push you around? Did they destroy your will to have fun?
Who bullied you? Did they threaten you, leaving you full of fear?
Did the bully leave you all lonely and confused to the point that so many things around you seemed unclear?
Who bullied you? Who caused you to sometimes be afraid to go to school?
I doubt that being bullied made you feel very cool.
For clarity, I just thought I would ask who bullied you?
Many kids who bully other kids were bullied, too.
If none of the lousy things I’ve mentioned didn’t happen when you were being bullied, then you wouldn’t know how I feel.
You wouldn’t understand or care when you bully me if I lose my pride and self-confidence. You wouldn’t be concerned about my happiness, which you try to steal.
But I’m sure you do know how I feel because when you were being bullied, you felt the same lousy way, too.
I hope you take heed to this message; you don’t have to and shouldn’t bully me or anyone else because of who bullied you!
Al Johnson
Remind students: Select your favorite words or phrases in the poem. Copy them onto your “My Favorites” at the end of your workbook! Practice repeating them over and over again, so you are ready to confidently respond to a bully.
“WHO BULLIED YOU?” VOCABULARY- Discuss the meanings of the following words/phrases, and how they are used in the stanzas of the poem for a clear understanding of the Theme/Main Idea:
- Engulfed
- Lonely and confused
- Unclear
- Doubt
- Pride and Self-Confidence
- Take Heed
REMINDER: Modules 1-16 are followed by a short quiz (in the student workbooks) so students can demonstrate mastery of the lesson. This is followed by a teacher evaluation, taking into consideration various aspects of what the students have learned from that module. Please make special note of any particular accomplishments, improvements made, or areas in need of improvement, FOLLOWED BY YOUR SIGNATURE AND DATE.
