DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP UK YEAR 4 (AGE 8-9)
The Power of Words
Essential Question What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?
Learning Objectives
Understand that it's important to think about the words we use, because everyone interprets things differently. Identify ways to respond to mean words online, using S-T-O-P. Decide what kinds of statements are OK to say online
and which are not.
WARM-UP: CLASS DISCUSSION
Which emoji fits?
WARM-UP: CLASS DISCUSSION
Hello.
KEY VOCABULARY
Interpret
To understand something based on our point of view
WATCH + ANALYSE
Power of Words
- What does this video say about the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me"?
To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.
WATCH + ANALYSE
Power of Words
- Why do you think those other players said those things to Guts?
To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.
KEY VOCABULARY
Empathy
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
Step away. Tell a trusted adult. OK sites first. Pause and think online.
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
Crossing the Line: Directions
- For each statement that is read, think about whether it would be OK or Not OK to send that as a message to someone in a video game or as a comment.
- After you decide:
- If you think it's OK, move to or stay on the OK side.
- If you think it's Not OK, move to or stay on the Not OK side.
- If you're not sure, stand on top of the line.
- Be prepared to share why you chose the side you did.
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"You are an idiot."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"I'm having a party and you're not invited."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"I like your new haircut."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"Thanks for the advice. Next time, would you mind telling me in person rather than by texting?"
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"Did you finish your homework?"
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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP UK YEAR 4 (AGE 8-9)
The Power of Words
Essential Question What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?
Learning Objectives
Understand that it's important to think about the words we use, because everyone interprets things differently. Identify ways to respond to mean words online, using S-T-O-P. Decide what kinds of statements are OK to say online and which are not.
WARM-UP: CLASS DISCUSSION
Which emoji fits?
WARM-UP: CLASS DISCUSSION
Hello.
KEY VOCABULARY
Interpret
To understand something based on our point of view
WATCH + ANALYSE
Power of Words
To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.
WATCH + ANALYSE
Power of Words
To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.
KEY VOCABULARY
Empathy
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
Step away. Tell a trusted adult. OK sites first. Pause and think online.
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
Crossing the Line: Directions
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"You are an idiot."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"I'm having a party and you're not invited."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"I like your new haircut."
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"Thanks for the advice. Next time, would you mind telling me in person rather than by texting?"
WRAP-UP: CROSSING THE LINE
"Did you finish your homework?"