Say Something by Peggy Moss
A girl witnesses some children being ignored, teased and bullied at school. Although she watches these incidents, she never does these things herself. When one day she becomes the target of teasing, she realizes that being a silent bystander isn't enough.
Meet the Author
UPSTANDER -noun.
A person who takes action,
particularly when the easiest or most
acceptable course is to do nothing
A person who takes action,
particularly when the easiest or most
acceptable course is to do nothing
You see someone being picked on and bullied.
If you speak up, you are an UPstander.
If you ignore it,
then
YOUR SILENCE IS YOUR AGREEMENT!
If you speak up, you are an UPstander.
If you ignore it,
then
YOUR SILENCE IS YOUR AGREEMENT!
UPstander Pledge
I am an UPstander.
I have the power to influence my peers.
I SAY something or DO something when you need help.
I am “there” for you.
I will help you get the help you need.
Write your own Upstander Pledge
Say Something by A Great Big World
Question:
In your opinion, how well do you think the video supports the essence of the song? Explain your thinking.
In your opinion, how well do you think the video supports the essence of the song? Explain your thinking.
Questions:
1.Why do you think the group called themselves the Pentatonix? What does pent mean? Did you enjoy their version of the song?
2.If you were doing a presentation on bystanders and bullying which video would you select. Explain your answer.
1.Why do you think the group called themselves the Pentatonix? What does pent mean? Did you enjoy their version of the song?
2.If you were doing a presentation on bystanders and bullying which video would you select. Explain your answer.
A Great Big World is an American musical duo from New York made up of singer/songwriters Ian Axel and Chad King
Question:
Despite their success, based on the image above, do you think the songwriters, Ian Axel and Chad King may experience ridicule based on how they dress. Explain your answer?
Despite their success, based on the image above, do you think the songwriters, Ian Axel and Chad King may experience ridicule based on how they dress. Explain your answer?
Mike Tompkins is a Canadian musician from Ilderton, Ontario. He primarily records acapella covers and original songs, using only his mouth and voice. He has been partnered with Maker Studios, but is now an independent artist.
Questions:
1. What are your thoughts on this song? Did you enjoy it?
2. Is it a good song to include in a presentation on bullying? Explain your thinking.
1. What are your thoughts on this song? Did you enjoy it?
2. Is it a good song to include in a presentation on bullying? Explain your thinking.
Question:
In your opinion, do you think there might ever be a time when bullying does not exist? If so, what will be required for that to happen?
In your opinion, do you think there might ever be a time when bullying does not exist? If so, what will be required for that to happen?