What's Cyberbullying: Read the story of Sondra below. Then answer the questions below.

Sondra is planning a birthday sleepover. Her parents have set a limit of eight girls, so Sondra can't invite everyone she'd like.

Two girls, who are left out of the party, overhear the plans. They decide to create a "We Hate Sondra Jones" website. They say that anyone invited to the party should not go. They share the website with everyone in school. the girls also tell everyone to add new reasons why they hate Sondra and to spread mean rumors about her.

When Sondra hears about the site, she gets a sick feeling in her stomach. Each day she finds a new mean comment or joke about her on the website. She feels hurt and embarrassed. She tells her parents she is sick, so that she won't have to go to school.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Is this a cyberbullying situation? Why or why not?*


  1. Who are the cyberbullies?*


  1. Who is the target?*


  1. How do you think Sondra feels?*


  1. Why do you think the two girls made the mean website about Sondra?*


  1. What advice would you give Sondra about how to handle the situation?*


  1. What do you think the people who are bullying Sondra would say about their behavior?*





Mr. Manseau
The Computer Lab
Edward P. Boland Elementary
Springfield, MA