Lesson
Updated lessons available!Responding to Online Hate Speech
How should you respond to online hate speech?
Grade
8Time
45 mins.
Objectives
- Examine and respond to a piece of artwork about the power of technology.
- Analyze an online hate speech dilemma using the Feelings & Options steps.
- Identify specific actions to positively affect a situation involving hate speech.
Vocabulary Show definitions
anonymous .
cyberbullying .
hate speech
anonymous – without a name or other information that identifies who you are
cyberbullying – using digital devices, sites, and apps to intimidate, harm, and upset someone
hate speech – an attack using any form of communication targeting a person or people because of a group they belong to -- race, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, etc.
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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What You’ll Need
Supplies
Blank paper ·
Pen or pencil
In Class
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Hurtful Meme Dilemma
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