StopBullying.gov Webisode 7

Cassandra was up to no good on the soccer field. What two mean things did she do to her teammate, KB?

• She stole the ball away from KB just as KB was about to kick it.

• She tripped KB and sent her flying into the mud.

• She stole KB’s lucky socks.

Why do you think Coach Cruncher didn’t tell Cassandra to stop picking on KB?

• He doesn’t like KB.

• Coach Cruncher probably didn’t see the mean things that Cassandra did to KB.

• He doesn’t care who’s picking on whom, as long as the team wins.

Answer explanation

I agree. Cassandra was pretty sneaky. Sometimes it is hard for adults to spot bullying, so it is best if you bring it to their attention.

Besides KB, who do you think was feeling pretty bad at the end of soccer tryouts?

• Coach Cruncher—he’s worried that he’ll have a bad team this year.

• Mimi — She’s probably still worried about the stain on her shirt.

• Melanie—She wasn’t thrilled about Cassandra picking on KB.

Answer explanation

I agree. Cassandra was pretty sneaky. Sometimes it is hard for adults to spot bullying, so it is best if you bring it to their attention.

What could KB have done about Cassandra’s behavior on the soccer field?

• She could have fought back by tripping Cassandra when Coach Cruncher wasn’t looking.

• She could have stopped the game and explained to Coach Cruncher what Cassandra did to her.

• She could have waited until after practice and then talked with Coach Cruncher about Cassandra.

• She could have told her Mom later about what happened and asked her advice about what to do.

Answer explanation

I agree. Cassandra was pretty sneaky. Sometimes it is hard for adults to spot bullying, so it is best if you bring it to their attention.

Let’s say KB decided to talk with Coach Cruncher after the game about Cassandra’s behavior. What do you think she should say?

• “Coach, Cassandra is a real jerk. You just can’t let her on the team.”

• “Coach, I don’t think you saw what happened today, but Cassandra seems to be out to get me. She stole the ball from me and tripped me on purpose.”

• “Coach, if you tell me one more time to ‘be a team player,’ I think I’ll scream!”

Answer explanation

I agree. Cassandra was pretty sneaky. Sometimes it is hard for adults to spot bullying, so it is best if you bring it to their attention.

Let’s say KB decided to talk with Coach Cruncher after the game about Cassandra’s behavior. What do you think she should say?

• “Coach, Cassandra is a real jerk. You just can’t let her on the team.”

• “Coach, I don’t think you saw what happened today, but Cassandra seems to be out to get me. She stole the ball from me and tripped me on purpose.”

• “Coach, if you tell me one more time to ‘be a team player,’ I think I’ll scream!”

Answer explanation

I agree. Cassandra was pretty sneaky. Sometimes it is hard for adults to spot bullying, so it is best if you bring it to their attention.