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Putting a STOP to Online Meanness

What should you do if someone is mean to you online?

Grade

2

Time

35 mins.

Objectives

  • Understand what online meanness can look like and how it can make people feel
  • Identify ways to respond to mean words online, using S-T-O-P

Vocabulary Show definitions

online
online using a computer, phone, or tablet to visit a website or app
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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Lesson Plan

35 mins.

What You’ll Need

Supplies
Stuffed animal or toy

In Class