Bullying has been a major issue plaguing school systems worldwide. The newspaper article discusses bullying, identifying bullies, why they bully, and what to do if being bullied. It advises telling a trusted person like a parent, teacher, or friend and to never keep being bullied a secret. Bullies can be boys or girls.

1. THE DAILY NEWS
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THE STUDENTS’ FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER
Let’s Take Back our Playground!
The issue of bullying has plagued
many school systems across the
world. We have all read about issues
of bullying causing students to take
drastic measures to make the pain
stop. Unfortunately, many of these
drastic measures have resulted in
suicide and/or murder.
Bullying in schools was a major topic
of discussion in Cabinet last
Thursday, by Education Minister Dr
Tim Gopeesingh. At a media
conference at the Education Ministry
yesterday, Dr. Gopeesingh
highlighted some point for
identifying a bully and how to stop
the act.
Identifying a bully: A bully is a person
who purposely tries to hurt others by:
Making them feel uncomfortable.
Hurting them by kicking, hitting, pushing,
tripping, etc.
Name-calling.
Spreading nasty rumors.
THE BULLY HURTS THE OTHER PERSON OVER
AND OVER.
The person being bullied feels that he
or she can do nothing to stop it.
He or she might feel smaller or weaker than
the bully. He or she might feel outnumbered
by the bully and the bully's friends. He or
she might feel there is no help: No one to
talk to. No one is standing up for him or
her. He or she often feels very sad, but does
not know how to change the situation.
- Since 2002
Why do bullies do what they do?
Sometimes they think that they will win
or get what they want, they want to
impress or entertain their friends, or
sometimes they enjoy feeling power
over someone because sometimes they
are being bullied by someone else!
They don’t even realize that they are
hurting the other person.
What to do if someone is bullying
you: Tell someone you trust about it. If
it is easier for you, write that person a
note instead!! (People you might want
to tell are: parents, teachers, the
principal, playground safeties, or older
friends). NEVER KEEP BEING
BULLIED A SECRET!!
By: MERISSA BERNARD
Published: 28 November, 2014
Bullies
can be
BOYS or
GIRLS!!

2. WAYS OF INTEGRATION
For the Newspaper Topic Let’s Take Back our Playground! I
would use the newspaper (text media) to highlight current personal
issues that most students are afraid to disclose, such as, bullying;
students should feel comfortable and be able to individually identify
if they are being bullied or if they are a bully, just by means of
reading the newspaper. The Newspaper topic could also be used to
teach the subjects Character Education, Social Studies and Health
and Family Life. I could even use this resource as an introductory
tool.

3. DECODING ACTIVITY
For the Newspaper Topic Let’s Take Back our Playground!
students will be placed in groups to discuss what they read, what
was the story/topic all about.

4. ENCODING ACTIVITY
For each of the Newspaper Topic, students are to create either an
essay, poem or comic strip. So for example, on the topic bullying
students are to highlight what is bullying, how it affect students
and ways to stop bullying through any one of their chosen means
of delivery.

5. THE DAILY NEWS
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Give yourself enough time to
study
Don't leave it until the last minute.
While some students do seem to
thrive on last-minute 'cramming',
it's widely accepted that for most
of us, this is not the best way to
approach an exam.
Set out a timetable for your study.
Write down how many exams you
have and the days on which you
have to sit them. Then organize
your study accordingly. You may
want to give some exams more
study time than others, so find a
balance that you feel comfortable
with.
THE STUDENTS’ FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER
- Since 2002
Organize study groups with friends
Get together with friends for a study
session. You may have questions that
they have the answers to and vice versa.
As long as you make sure you stay
focused on the topic for an agreed
amount of time, this can be one of the
most effective ways to challenge
yourself.
By: MERISSA BERNARD
Published: 28 November, 2014
Be
prepared!!
organize your study space
Make sure you have enough space to
spread your textbooks and notes out.
Have you got enough light? Is your
chair comfortable? Are your computer
games out of sight?
Try and get rid of all distractions, and
make sure you feel as comfortable and
able to focus as possible. Keep a clean
and healthy environment!
Get a good night rest
Your body still need at least eight hours
of sleep.
Have a healthy diet
Snack on healthy snacks such as fruits
and vegetables and remember to drink
lots of water!
STUDY
TIPS FOR
EXAMS

6. WAYS OF INTEGRATION
For the Newspaper Topic Study Tips! I would use the newspaper
(text media) to emphasize proper study tips for students to use, and
use it as a form of encouragement to get students interested in
studying and creating a study timetable. I believe that this will also
help with providing a means of support for students and encourage
them to be consistent and hard-working at all times. The curriculum
is loaded with lessons to be taught and therefore I think it is important
to help students achieve a level of balance and this information can
be shared in a fun and interactive manner by means of reading the
newspaper. Subject: Social Studies: Personal Enrichment

7. DECODING ACTIVITY
For the Newspaper Topic; Study Tips students will be placed in
groups to discuss some of their personal study tips and also
those that were listed in the Newspaper.

8. ENCODING ACTIVITY
After reading the newspaper article on study tips students are
required to create their own study tips and study
schedule/timetable.

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