Bullying in Seth Low
ELA: 614 & 616
Mrs.Birchfield-Ramos
mbirchfieldramo@schools.nyc.govl
INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever had someone repeatedly make you feel terrible? Whether it was emotionally, mentally, or physically? This is unfortunately common in middle school and it needs to be stopped. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious long lasting issues This is where you come in: To make Seth Low a Bully-Free Zone.
TASK
Using what we learned previously from the Public Policy Analyst Slides, we will research and problem solve how we can make Seth Low a Bully Free Zone.
You will:
● Implement a survey and gather data about Bullying in Seth Low.
● Research a variety of resources about Bullying.
● Follow the Public Service Analyst steps in order to create solutions to bullying in Seth Low.
● Create slides following the Public Service Analyst Steps with a partner.
● You are your partner and will present your research to the class.
PROCESS/RESOURCES
● Day 1:
● Implement a survey and gather data about bullying in Seth Low.
● Analyze the data:
● Turn and Talk: What information is revealed from the survey? What was most surprising to you and why?
● Research a variety of resources about Bullying and take notes.
● Days 2 and 3: Follow the Public Service Analyst steps in order to create solutions to bullying. Create slides following the Public Service Analyst Steps with a partner. You must have at least 10 slides.
● Causes
● Day 4: You are your partner and will have 5 minutes to present your research to the class.
EVALUATION
Slides and Presentation Rubric for PPA- Bullying in Seth Low
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Criteria |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Slides |
10+ Slides, creative, visuals on each slide. |
10 slides with visuals on each slide. |
6-9 slides with visuals on each slide. |
Less than 5 slides |
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Information |
Clearly followed all the steps of PPA and included relevant evidence from research. |
Followed all of the steps of PPA with some relevant evidence from research. |
Followed some of the steps of PPA with some relevant evidence from research. |
Did not follow all the steps of PPA and did not include relevant evidence from research.
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Presentation |
Presentation was clear, concise, and to the point, eye contact was made, voice level was loud and clear, prepared |
Presentation was clear, some eye contact was made, voice level was generally loud and clear, prepared. |
Presentation was some what clear, eye contact was rarely made, voice level was sometimes loud and clear, not fully prepared. |
Presentation was not clear, no eye contact was made, hard to hear and understand, was not prepared. |
CONCLUSION
Congratulations on a job well done for being Public Service Analysts! We are now one step closer to making Seth Low a Bully- Free Zone. Now it is your job to take what you learned from the PPA steps and research and all of your peers’ presentations to put it all into action.
STANDARDS
6W5: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
6W7: Gather relevant information from multiple sources; assess the credibility of each source; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others; avoid plagiarism and provide basic bibliographic information for sources.
6W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content
6SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others
6SL4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using relevant descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate central ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear enunciation.
6SL5: Include digital media and/or visual displays in presentations to clarify information and emphasize and enhance central ideas or themes