Pink Shirt Day on Tuesday

On Tuesday, October 15, it's PINK SHIRT DAY here at St. Francis...

So what's it all about??? Go to the link below, from a former post on my blog, on why PINK SHIRT DAY started... It has Canadian roots!

http://www.stewiessmartthoughts.blogspot.ca/2011/03/be-better-unite-and-stand-up-to.html

The questions we did in class...

PINK DAY… WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT

On Tuesday, Oct. 15^th ... students are asked to wear pink as a statement to stand up to bullying. The purpose is to create awareness regarding bullying and how students can stand up in solidarity to show that they actually care about this issue.

The story behind the event...

Visit msnbc.com for

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2007/09/18/pink-tshirts-students.html

Pink Shirt Day / Anti- Bullying Awareness Questions (I posted this last year... teachers feel free to use any of these questions... Students in my class, we will be exploring these questions in discussion...
* Write in Sentence form being sure to use the question in your answer.
This will be evaluated in ELA as part of Viewing...

Previewing questions...
1. Why do you need to take a stand against bullying?

2. Why is it worth it to take the risk and show you care?

Viewing Questions...
1. Where did the video take place?

2. Who were the two boys that started the movement, "Pink Shirt Day"?

3. a)What did they do to start the movement?

b)How did this gesture make a difference to the boy who was being bullied? To other victims? Bystanders? Bullies?

4. Why do you think that the movement has gained such popularity around the world?

5. Why is it important to note that an American News station reported on this event?

6. What would have been the consequences of doing nothing or being "apathetic"? How are bystanders almost as bad as the bullies? What do bystanders need to develop within themselves?

Post Viewing Questions...
Watch 2 other videos - you must watch the ANTI BULLYING AD (boy with red hair) plus one additional video...

1. a) What do you notice about the bullies? Are they ever alone?

b) Why do you think that the bullies targeted a person?

2. If you ever confront a bully one-on-one, they always back down, because they are __________. They lack the confidence to stand up to you because deep in their heart they know that their behaviour is wrong. Why do you think that some people bully?

What do their actions say about them?

3. What did the people who stood up to bullying do to make a positive differernce? What strategies did they employ? What challenges did they confront? What did they accomplish?

4. What responsibility do you think teenagers have to address bullying problems in their schools and communities (this includes cyber community ie: Facebook)?

5. Do teens have more, less or equal responsibilities to address these problems as the adults in the community?

Remember that with every person, even a bully, we all have reasons why we behave the way we do. The bully acts out because he or she don't feel good about themselves (sometimes they might not be willing to admit this - even themselves) so they put others down. It is for this reason, that we need to do what Jesus taught us and forgive.

It may take time... but it's important to do. If you have ever been a bully, forgive yourself - then try to make a difference and change your behaviour (and attitude) for the better. It's never too late.

6. Go to your blog (kidblog.org/missiontomakeamark) and write a reflection on this day and what it means. Use these questions to assist you.