Cyberbullying, Part 1

Please answer the following questions using COMPLETE SENTENCES. Please think carefully before you answer.
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  1. Ms. Austin's class uses a social network to organize and discuss class events. Thomas has posted a response to Ms. Austin's question, and some of his classmates have sent mean messages. Read the online postings below.

    Ms. Austin to Class Events chat:
    I am writing to remind you of our field trip to the zoo.
    What kind of animals are you excited about seeing?

    Thomas to Class Events chat:
    I can't wait to see the elephants. They are so gigantic!

    Rebecca says:
    You are just as big as an elephant! Ha ha!

    Anthony says:
    Yeah, just look in the mirror! Loser!



  1. Imagine that you are Robert. As a safe and responsible digital citizen, what would you say or do?


  1. Imagine that you are the teacher, Ms. Austin, what might you say to Rebecca and Anthony about their chat posts?


  1. Give 2 reasons why you should not send mean messages online.





Ms. Krause
Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL