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Bullying in Schools-Dear Abby Writing a Letter of Advice
Do you have difficulty with bullying in your school? Do you need to talk about this issue with kids who might not even realize that they are bullies or they have choice of what to do when they are being bullied? This is 15 page cooperative learning sequel to my popular activity, "Writing a Letter of Advice to Dear Abby," which has been downloaded over 1400 times.
This activity focuses on bullying and being bullied in school and online and uses various bullying scenarios. This activity packet contains a mini lesson plan, a "Letter of Advice Graphic Organizer," a sample, letter of advice, and actual letters outlining problems related to the following issues:
1) "Ralph the Terrible and his Gang." This is letter from a boy who has just moved to a new school and is being bullied by a gang of boys there.
2) "Should I squeal or let them steal?" This is a letter from a boy who knows the tough guys who stole the teacher's laptop. Should he squeal or mind his own business?
3) Bullying of my Oddball Friend-A young boy must decide rather to defend an old friend or support his new bully buddies.
4) Cyber Bullying- A young girl is taunted and bullied on line and around school by a clique of popular girls.
5) Social Bullying- "I never touched him!" A member of a group is shoked when he learns his couselor thinks he is a bully.
I think you will like this activity. It would also serve a good teacher or school counselor staff development training.
Do you have difficulty with bullying in your school? Do you need to talk about this issue with kids who might not even realize that they are bullies or they have choice of what to do when they are being bullied? This is 15 page cooperative learning sequel to my popular activity, "Writing a Letter of Advice to Dear Abby," which has been downloaded over 1400 times.
This activity focuses on bullying and being bullied in school and online and uses various bullying scenarios. This activity packet contains a mini lesson plan, a "Letter of Advice Graphic Organizer," a sample, letter of advice, and actual letters outlining problems related to the following issues:
1) "Ralph the Terrible and his Gang." This is letter from a boy who has just moved to a new school and is being bullied by a gang of boys there.
2) "Should I squeal or let them steal?" This is a letter from a boy who knows the tough guys who stole the teacher's laptop. Should he squeal or mind his own business?
3) Bullying of my Oddball Friend-A young boy must decide rather to defend an old friend or support his new bully buddies.
4) Cyber Bullying- A young girl is taunted and bullied on line and around school by a clique of popular girls.
5) Social Bullying- "I never touched him!" A member of a group is shoked when he learns his couselor thinks he is a bully.
I think you will like this activity. It would also serve a good teacher or school counselor staff development training.
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teach606
This packet was right on point. Thanks for the word document because I will adapt the letters to fit the needs and current situation in our school. Creating a climate and culture that is safe and ready for learning is a challenge but getting students involved through reading and writing like this helps.
May 6, 2013 
SweetMissa
I do anti-bullying activities with my students at least once a week, and this will be a wonderful to use with my class of 7th/8th graders! Thank you!
March 21, 2012
Teach123 (TpT Seller)
What a great approach to a tough topic! I think it would be easier for students to talk about bullying if they are writing in third person. Terrific idea!
December 19, 2011
Connie (TpT Seller)
This is a super item; so apropos in today's schools. I like how it gets the kids to analyze their actions and the way that they view others in an open manner not clouded by administrative dictates. Very effective and worthwhile.
Connie
Connie
November 9, 2011
Jim Tuttle (TpT Seller)
Thanks Connie. I offered this as a free item in hopes that people would feel as you do. Thanks again.
November 10, 2011
Miss J (TpT Seller)
Looks like a great activity to use with my 5th and 6th grade enrichment classes. Can be reading and writing if we read advice columns in newspaper along with it.
August 18, 2011
LaProfesoraFrida (TpT Seller)
Such an important topic! Every lesson on this topic helps stop bullying. Thank you for providing this lesson for free!
August 16, 2011
Ruth S. (TpT Seller)
Jim, thank you for this free product! I'm going to pass it to our social worker who covers all these issues with the students, but has never done it in a Dear Abby format. The letter writing instructions are perfect!
Ruth S.
Ruth S.
August 14, 2011
Jim Tuttle (TpT Seller)
Ruth,
Thanks Ruth. That's probably the best way to use this lesson. I made the teaching methods clear so that both teachers and nonteachers could use this lesson. Thanks again for your kind words.
Jim T
Thanks Ruth. That's probably the best way to use this lesson. I made the teaching methods clear so that both teachers and nonteachers could use this lesson. Thanks again for your kind words.
Jim T
August 14, 2011
akhouse
Love the Dear Abby--my ESL students have never read her column but they think her advice is great. This is very timely as well. Thanks for sharing.
August 14, 2011
Mark Welch (TpT Seller)
Simple, direct assignment, with five clear examples for students. Complete plan and handouts are included both in PDF and in Microsoft Word (.doc) format, allowing easy editing if desired.
August 10, 2011
MiddleSchoolTeacher (TpT Seller)
A creative way to deal with a hard issue - great product!
August 9, 2011
Nyla's Crafty Teaching (TpT Seller)
Some very important issues are brought out here: the effects of bullying, relationship issues, honesty... I'm glad for the letter templates. Bullying is so prevalent now, you even dealt with cyber bulling and suicidal kids. I Like that you showed each person's point of view. - Nyla.
August 8, 2011
Karen Stamp (TpT Seller)
What a great way to practice letter writing and lessons on anti-bullying!
August 8, 2011
Victoria Leon (TpT Seller)
What a great lesson on bullying and letter writing at the same time! Extensions of this lesson could be Dear Abby letters on stealing, lying, or any other problem which may be solved and discussed by the class. Thanks for sharing this free product, Vicky Leon
August 7, 2011
KinderKay (TpT Seller)
Even though I teach kindergarten, I am chairman of our K-8 Peaceable Schools committee and we are always looking for something to get our junior high kids talking. This activity packet will be great for that! Thank you for taking the time to do this! Cindy
August 7, 2011
tchrBrowne (TpT Seller)
Very nice format for students to deal with some tough issues. Easy to follow and great Dear Abby letters.
August 7, 2011
punkinpie
Love it. Very simple, clear but interesting for the students. Personal planning and language arts components.
November 21, 2010
Renee Bogacz (TpT Seller)
This may fit well with the bullying topics I cover with Give a Boy a Gun.
November 21, 2010
Margaret Whisnant (TpT Seller)
You have put together another winner! This is an excellent, non-threatening resource for bringing a difficult topic into the classroom and putting it through some serious analysis. Kids and teachers alike are going to find this beneficial. Thanks for sharing.
November 21, 2010
Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
I love your Dear Abby lessons, Jim. And this is a perfect exercise for National Anti-Bullying Week! Actually, it's a great lesson anytime. Thanks so much for sharing!
November 16, 2010
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Scipi (TpT Seller)
I saw your posting on the Seller's Forum so I downloaded and rated your freebie. I trust you will take some time to do the same for me. The only suggestion I have for your item is maybe using some form of numbering other than Roman Numerals. I'm not a big fan of them. Otherwise, this is a great tool for the classroom. Here is my freebie.
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http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Angles-Geometry-Hands-On-Activities
I also have a blog at: http://gofigurewithscipi.blogspot.com/ Check it out sometime!
August 9, 2011
Jim Tuttle (TpT Seller)
Scripi
Some people like Roman Numerals and some don't. Feel free to change. It is in a format that allows you to do this. I will download yours. Cheers
I Jim Tuttle
II Jim Tuttle
Some people like Roman Numerals and some don't. Feel free to change. It is in a format that allows you to do this. I will download yours. Cheers
I Jim Tuttle
II Jim Tuttle
April 13, 2012
Raye Lynn Fletcher (TpT Seller)
I liked this activity until I got to the Sample Response letter written to a lady whose husband was running around on her!!! What happened here? certainly not appropriate to use as a n example to teenagers!!!
November 22, 2010
Jim Tuttle (TpT Seller)
Yeah, I hadn't thought about that! It was an example letter to show the format. It came from an adult version of the Dear Abby lesson I used in ESL. Probably not appropriate for kids. You can use the format and do another.
However, "I liked the activity until.... What happened here?"
Raye Lynn, it is a free activity and I find your admonishing reply a little funny here? Isn't it a useful activity with a lot of thought put into it for nothing? How does this change the activity? What's happening here?
However, "I liked the activity until.... What happened here?"
Raye Lynn, it is a free activity and I find your admonishing reply a little funny here? Isn't it a useful activity with a lot of thought put into it for nothing? How does this change the activity? What's happening here?
January 27, 2012
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