Summarizing Informational Text Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to understand what bullying is and what you can do about it — based on the worksheet you’re working on.

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Step 1: What is bullying?

Bullying is when someone hurts another person on purpose, again and again. It’s not just one mean thing — it keeps happening. The person being bullied usually feels scared, sad, or powerless because they can’t easily stop it.

There are different kinds of bullying:

- Physical bullying: Hitting, pushing, tripping, breaking things.
- Verbal bullying: Name-calling, teasing, saying cruel things.
- Social bullying: Leaving someone out, spreading rumors, making fun of them in front of others.
- Cyberbullying: Using phones or computers to send mean messages, post embarrassing photos, or spread lies online.

The key parts of bullying are:
✔ It’s intentional (on purpose)
✔ It happens more than once
✔ There’s a power imbalance (the bully has more strength, popularity, or control)

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Step 2: Why does bullying happen?

Sometimes bullies feel bad about themselves and try to feel better by putting others down. Sometimes they’ve been bullied themselves. Or maybe they think it makes them look cool. But no matter why, bullying is never okay.

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Step 3: What should you do if you’re being bullied?

Here’s what experts say you can do:

1. Tell an adult you trust — like a teacher, parent, coach, or school counselor. Don’t keep it inside.
2. Stay calm and walk away — don’t fight back or cry in front of the bully. That might make them want to do it more.
3. Stick with friends — bullies often target people who are alone. Stay near others when you can.
4. Don’t respond to cyberbullying — don’t reply to mean texts or posts. Save them as proof and tell an adult.
5. Be kind to others — if you see someone else being bullied, stand up for them or get help. You could be the reason someone feels safe.

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Step 4: What if you see someone else being bullied?

You have power too! You can:

- Say something like, “That’s not cool.”
- Invite the person being bullied to sit with you or join your group.
- Tell a teacher or adult what you saw.
- Don’t laugh or watch — that encourages the bully.

Even small actions can make a big difference.

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Step 5: Fill in the blanks on your worksheet

Your worksheet asks you to write answers to these questions:

> QUESTION 1: What is bullying?

→ Bullying is when someone hurts another person on purpose, over and over, and the person being hurt can’t easily stop it.

> QUESTION 2: What are some types of bullying?

→ Physical (hitting), verbal (name-calling), social (leaving someone out), and cyberbullying (mean messages online).

> QUESTION 3: What should you do if you are being bullied?

→ Tell a trusted adult, stay calm, walk away, stick with friends, and don’t respond to cyberbullying.

> QUESTION 4: What can you do if you see someone else being bullied?

→ Speak up, include the person, tell an adult, and don’t encourage the bully by laughing or watching.

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Final Answer:

QUESTION 1: Bullying is when someone hurts another person on purpose, repeatedly, and there’s a power imbalance.

QUESTION 2: Types include physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying.

QUESTION 3: Tell a trusted adult, stay calm, walk away, stick with friends, and save evidence of cyberbullying.

QUESTION 4: Speak up, include the person, tell an adult, and don’t support the bully by staying silent or laughing.