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Essential Question: How is bullying different from a conflict?

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•What is a Bully?

•Real Life Examples of a Bully

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A person who is considered weaker is targeted (younger, smaller, un-athletic, has physical challenges, learning issues, is a minority, has few friends, etc.). The bully tries to overpower the victim.

ConflictPower, control and

weaknesses are not the root of the problem.

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The bully is intending to evoke fear, intimidation, terror and humiliation in the victim.

ConflictThe conflict typically

involves a disagreement.

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The bully may seek revenge or retaliate if the victim tells. There is the threat to keep quiet or the bullying will worsen.

ConflictThere may be

negative feelings but retaliation is uncommon.

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The bullying is repeated often, and the victim is targeted continually.

ConflictMay happen once or

twice, but is not repeated habitually.

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As a class, discuss these characteristics. Identify examples of bullying vs. examples of conflicts.

Is every conflict considered bullying?

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As a class, discuss these letters. Identify examples of bullying vs. examples of conflicts.