Power of Words — OLD VERSION

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The lesson “Power of Words” emphasizes the impact that unkind words can have on individuals, particularly in online interactions. It introduces the S-T-O-P rule as a strategy for dealing with hurtful comments: Step away from the situation, Tell a trusted adult, Only use safe sites, and Pause before acting. The lesson encourages kindness and support in online communication, reminding participants that there are real people behind the screens who deserve respect.
  1. Why do you think it’s important to be kind when we talk to others online?
  2. How can the S-T-O-P rule help you when someone says something mean?
  3. What can you do if you see someone being unkind to others online?

Power of Words

(Music playing)

Oh no, this isn’t fun anymore.

What’s Going On?

Hey, are you ready to work on our project?

Wait, is something wrong?

Well, yeah. Player 3 got online and started saying mean things.

Words Can Hurt

Really? That’s not nice at all!

Yeah, I know I should ignore it, but words can hurt sometimes.

I totally understand. Once, I posted a picture of my dog, and I forgot to make it private. So, anyone could comment on it.

Dealing with Unkind Words

What happened then?

The comments were really mean, and I didn’t even know those people!

What did you do about it?

Well, after I got upset, I remembered the rules of S-T-O-P…

The S-T-O-P Rule
  • S – Step away from the situation.
  • T – Tell a trusted adult about what’s happening.
  • O – Only use okay sites that are safe.
  • P – Pause and think before you act online.

I tried to follow this advice, and believe me, it’s not easy.

Getting Support

So, I talked to my big sister. She reminded me that true friends support each other and that we shouldn’t allow negativity. Remember, there’s always a real person on the other side of the screen.

Being Kind Online

How do you treat others online? It’s important to be kind and supportive, just like you would be in person!

  • Have you ever heard or read something online that made you feel sad or upset? How did you handle it, and what would you do differently next time?
  • Can you think of a time when someone said something kind to you? How did it make you feel, and how can you share that kindness with others online?
  • Why do you think it’s important to talk to a trusted adult when you see or hear something mean online? Who would you talk to if you needed help?
  1. Role-Playing Kindness: Pair up with a classmate and take turns acting out different scenarios where someone might say something unkind online. Practice using the S-T-O-P rule to handle the situation. After each role-play, discuss how it felt to use the rule and how it helped manage the situation.

  2. Kindness Jar: Create a “Kindness Jar” in the classroom. Throughout the week, write down kind words or compliments you can say to others on small pieces of paper and add them to the jar. At the end of the week, read them aloud and discuss how these words can make someone feel good and why it’s important to use kind words online and offline.

  3. Observation Challenge: At home, observe how people communicate online, such as in comments on videos or posts. With a parent’s permission, find examples of kind and unkind words. Discuss with your family how the words might make the person receiving them feel. Think about how you can use the S-T-O-P rule if you ever encounter unkind words.

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

(Music playing)

Well, this isn’t fun anymore.

Hey, what’s up? Ready to work on our project?

Wait. Is something wrong?

No. Well, yeah. That Player 3 got online and was being negative.

Being negative? Really?

Yeah, and I know I should ignore it, but words can hurt sometimes.

I understand how you feel. I once posted a photo of my dog, and because I forgot to make it private, anyone could comment on it.

What happened?

The comments were really unkind, and I didn’t even know those people.

What did you do?

You mean after I got really upset? Well, I remembered the rules of S-T-O-P…

S-T-O-P… step away.

T… tell a trusted adult.

O… okay sites first.

P… pause and think online.

I tried to follow that advice, and believe me, it’s not easy.

So I told my big sister, who said that true friends support each other. No negativity allowed. Remember, there’s always someone else on the other side of that screen.

How do you treat others online?

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