Here's the completed worksheet with explanations for each scenario:
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EVERY DAY, JIMMY THREATENS TO BEAT UP KEISHA AFTER SCHOOL.
✔ Is this bullying? YES
Why or why not?
This is bullying because Jimmy is repeatedly threatening physical harm to Keisha. Bullying involves repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or control another person. Threats of violence — especially when they happen “every day” — create fear and are a clear form of intimidation.
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KIMBERLY SAYS, “YOU’RE SO FUNNY!” TO ELSA AFTER SHE TOLD A JOKE.
✘ Is this bullying? NO
Why or why not?
This is a compliment! Kimberly is praising Elsa for being funny after she told a joke. There’s no intent to hurt, humiliate, or control. Positive feedback like this encourages others and is the opposite of bullying.
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RAUL POSTS AN EMBARRASSING PICTURE OF CARL ON THE INTERNET.
✔ Is this bullying? YES
Why or why not?
This is cyberbullying. Posting embarrassing content without someone’s consent to humiliate them is a form of emotional abuse. It can damage Carl’s reputation, cause embarrassment, and lead to social isolation — all hallmarks of bullying behavior.
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TURNER TELLS THE OTHER KIDS ON THE BUS NOT TO LET ELAINE SIT NEXT TO THEM.
✔ Is this bullying? YES
Why or why not?
This is social bullying (also called relational aggression). Turner is intentionally excluding Elaine from the group and encouraging others to isolate her. This kind of behavior is meant to hurt someone emotionally by cutting them off from peers.
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GWENDOLYN SNEAKS UP BEHIND CAROL AND YELLS, “SURPRISE!”. THEY BOTH LAUGH.
✘ Is this bullying? NO
Why or why not?
This is playful teasing or a harmless prank. Since both girls laugh afterward, it shows mutual enjoyment and no harm was intended or felt. Bullying requires an imbalance of power and intent to hurt — neither is present here.
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✔ Summary of Key Bullying Traits (for reference):
- Repeated behavior
- Intention to hurt, scare, or control
- Imbalance of power (physical, social, etc.)
- Can be physical, verbal, social, or cyber
These examples help students recognize the difference between mean behavior (bullying) and friendly or neutral interactions.
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