Stopbullying.gov Video 1

Why do you think KB didn't want to go to school?

• She had to wear clothes that weren’t very cool, and she was afraid of what the other students might think of her

• It was her very first day at a new school, and she probably was scared because she didn’t know anybody.

• She hated science and wasn’t looking forward to science class.

Answer explanation

Yup. Have you ever worried about kids making fun of clothing that you wear? Are there any other good answers?

Why didn’t KB just refuse to wear the new clothes that her mother bought for her?

• Maybe she decided that the clothes weren’t so bad after all.

• She thought that would hurt her mom’s feelings.

• KB probably didn’t have any better clothes.

Answer explanation

I agree. Her mom bought the clothes as a special surprise for KB and might have felt bad if KB refused the gift. Are there any other good answers?

Why did I call KB "Fluffernutter"?

• I made a mistake in trying to pronounce her name.

• I was making fun of her name.

• I mixed her up with another student whose last name was "Fluffernutter."

Answer explanation

I made a mistake in trying to pronounce her name.

Why do you think Cassandra called KB a "freak"?

• KB bumped into her.

• She was making fun of KB’s clothes.

• Cassandra was just kidding.

Answer explanation

I agree. That was pretty mean, wasn’t it? How would you have felt if you were KB? Have you heard anyone call another person a mean name? What could you do to stop it?

I was angry when Cassandra called KB a “freak.” The door closed before you could see what happened next, however. What do you think I did about Cassandra’s mean comment and the class’ reaction?

• Nothing.

• I talked with Cassandra after class about her mean comment.

• I told the class to stop laughing.

Answer explanation

I agree. That was pretty mean, wasn’t it? How would you have felt if you were KB? Have you heard anyone call another person a mean name? What could you do to stop it?

I was angry when Cassandra called KB a “freak.” The door closed before you could see what happened next, however. What do you think I did about Cassandra’s mean comment and the class’ reaction?

• Nothing.

• I talked with Cassandra after class about her mean comment.

• I told the class to stop laughing.

Answer explanation

I agree. That was pretty mean, wasn’t it? How would you have felt if you were KB? Have you heard anyone call another person a mean name? What could you do to stop it?