Grade 3
The Power of Words
What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?
As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying.
Key Vocabulary: empathy · interpret Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.3.4,L.3.4d,L.3.6,RF.3.4a,RI.3.4,RI.3.7,RI.3.10,SL.3.1a,SL.3.1b,SL.3.1d,SL.3.4,SL.3.6,W.3.4,W.3.10
CASEL
1a,1b,2a,2c,3a,3b,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.2,I.C.1,I.C.2,I.C.3,I.D.1,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,III.A.1,III.A.2,III.A.3,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.C.1,III.C.2,III.D.1,IV.B.3,V.A.1,V.A.2,VI.D.3
ISTE
1d,2b,7b,7c,7d
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Warm Up: Same Word. Different Meaning.
10 mins.Watch: The Power of Words
15 mins.Investigate: What's the Problem?
10 mins.Wrap Up: Crossing the Line
10 mins.Additional Resources
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Lesson last updated: August 2018
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