
Author: Vanessa Green Allen savvyschoolcounselor.com/about-me/
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Date of Publication: 2018
Illustrator: Emmeline Pidgen https://emmelineillustration.com/
Genre Designation: Non-Fiction
Lexile: N/A
The No More Bullying Book for Kids
Summary:
This book is divided into three chapters; Recognize Bullying, Stop Bullies, Become Bully-Proof. In each of the chapters there are subheading and definitions. In addition there are sidebars that contain things to think about in relation to the chapter. There are also real-life stories that are followed by questions. At the end of each chapter there is section to apply what you have learned to various scenarios. This book is meant to be taught as three separate lessons on bullying. There are many opportunities for small group and whole class discussions.Target Audience:
This book could be used for grades 3-8. The depth will come from the side bars and questions for reflection. Depending on the grade and age of the students you are working with the discussion will reflect that.Evaluation:
This book is a great resource to help students evaluate what they read. The material is presented to them and thoroughly explained. The students then get a chance to apply what they learned through the use of real-life scenarios and end of chapter applications.Reader Response Activity:
A great activity once you finish the book would be for the kid to perform skits. The skits would involve one of the bullying scenarios in the book. The students would write the script and perform the skit. At the end of each skit the class would discuss what they thought, and would they have done anything different.
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