Bullying

What is the author's main claim in "Standing Up to Bullying"?

• The author argues that everyone has been a bully at one point or another.

• The author argues that bullies are really defenseless people.

• The author argues that everyone has an obligation to help stop bullying even if they are not the person being bullied.

• The author argues that K-12 educational programs should highlight solutions to prevent bullying.

(P1) How does the author respond to a conflicting viewpoint about who is responsible for stopping a bully?

• The author gives details about the different things that a person who is not the one being bullied can do to stop a bully.

• The author argues that if you are not the one who is being bullied, chances are you are most likely a bully yourself.

• The author gives details about a situation where bullying got out of hand and there was no solution for stopping it.

• The author argues that even if you are not the one being bullied, you can relate to the feeling of being bullied.

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(P1) How does the author respond to conflicting evidence about a reason not to stand up to a bully?

• The author offers methods to stop bullies without physical intervention.

• The author argues that victims of bullying often develop low self-esteem.

• The author explains that that bullies engage in unwanted, aggressive behavior.

• The author suggests that confronting a bully may escalate the situation.

(P1) Read the sentence from the text.

Standing by and doing nothing may not make you the bully, but it makes you just as guilty. Continuing to spread rumors or not standing up for someone who is being bullied are ways someone might engage in bullying secondarily.

What is the impact of the word guilty as it is used in the text?

• It implies that people who are bullies are more likely to commit crimes than non-bullies.

• It implies that people who observe bullying are probably bullies themselves.

• It implies that people who observe bullying are responsible for stopping it.

• It implies that people who are bullies were most likely once bullied themselves.

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(P1) The victim will likely suffer from low self-esteem and might even become a bully themselves later in life, creating a cycle of negativity. What does the author mean by the phrase a cycle of negativity?

• Negativity helps to stop bullies.

• Negativity causes low self-esteem.

• Negativity causes more negativity.

• Negativity helps victims fight back.

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(P1) Consider if approaching the bullies themselves is a smart idea, or if you feel comfortable doing so. If one of your friends is spreading rumors or saying hurtful things about one of your peers, you might just talk directly to your friend and let them know that what he or she is doing is wrong. Some people might argue that confronting the bully directly will escalate the situation. If you think this might be the case, you should involve a teacher or someone else who is in a position to address the issue with the bully.

What is the meaning of escalate as it is used the paragraph?

• appease

• resolve

• intensify

• threaten

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"Natalie and the Bully"

Which two statements best describe lessons Natalie learns?

• Standing up to a bully is the right thing to do.

• You cannot count on your friends to behave well.

• A friend who treats others poorly is not worth having.

• It is important to make your friends happy.

• You should never embarrass a friend in front of others.

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"Natalie and the Bully"

Which sentence from the text best supports the theme of the story?

• "Her friends would make comments about Jamie sometimes, and Natalie would pretend she didn't hear, or she would laugh a awkwardly?"

• "Jamie's friends were also the target of jokes and rumors, but none of them were harassed as much as Jamie."

• "Natalie looked over at Jamie, who had her head down and looked like she was about to cry."

• "Natalie sat alone at lunch that day, but she was proud of herself for speaking her mind."

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"Natalie and the Bully"

Which sentence best states the theme?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Treat others the way one wants to be treated.

• Friendships should be treasured.

• Never give up on a dream.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• All the other girls burst into giggles, and Kristen smiled, satisfied with her remark.

• "It looks like she got dressed in the dark."

• That sting was what gave Natalie the courage she needed to confront Kristen.

• You can go sit at another table, if that's how you feel.

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