Module (2) Continued

HITTING THE LIGHT SWITCH DEMONSTRATION:

Teacher, with the student’s attention on you, walk to the light switch. As quickly as possible, switch the lights off and then on. Wait several seconds, then do the same thing again. Repeat this demonstration several times.

Ask students “How much time transpired between turning the lights off and back on?” Answers will vary.

Explain that the same amount of time is to be used when confronted by a bully to get yourself together! Your relaxation, calmness, decisions on what to do, your confidence, your breathing, your response, and more, must be determined just that fast! We will be learning how to “Hit the light switch” – how to immediately to what is best when faced with a bullying situation.

HITTING THE LIGHT SWITCH VOCABULARY LESSON:

Define each of the vocabulary words listed in the student workbook, as they relate to bullying.

Students are to write each word in a complete sentence. Their sentences are to be related to “hitting the light switch”, or to some form of bullying.

HITTING THE LIGHT SWITCH VOCABULARY LESSON:

• For this activity, the first thing the students are to do is write the importance of “hitting the light switch” in their minds when confronted by a bully. A few lines are provided in their workbook for their responses.

• Secondly, they are going to become familiar with “stanzas” and make their interpretation of each stanza of the poem. Two stanzas at a time (as shown in their workbook) are to be read, analyzed, and interpreted, writing responses in their workbooks. The stanzas in the poem have been numbered for the students.

• Students are to work with a partner or small group and share their interpretations. They should be ready to “defend” their interpretations whenever challenged by their partner.

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.  Your signature and date follow at the bottom of the page.