The Nordic way to stop bullying
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To threaten (someone/ something)
To blame someone (for something)/ To be to blame (for something)
To take a toll on (someone/ something)
To turn a blind eye (to something)
To be on the lookout (for something/ someone)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. According to Louise Arsenault, how have attitudes to bullying shifted over time?
2. According to the article, what negative effects can bullying have?
3. According to the article, what strategies are available to tackle bullying?
4. According to Limber, how can parents and caregivers help to prevent bullying?
5. ‘Certain types of bullying may also be tolerated because they reflect broader social prejudices.’ Do you agree with this quote from the article?
6. ‘There is no one to blame but the bullies themselves.’ Do you agree with this quote from the article?
7. ‘There was zero bullying in the school that I attended.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘School uniforms can prevent bullying.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘Adults don’t bully each other.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘I wish I lived in one of the Nordic countries.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘Victims of bullying should use physical violence to stop the bully/ bullies.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘There should be laws that prevent comedians from making offensive jokes.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘Expelling children from school should be illegal.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘The parents of children who persistently bully should be fined.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘I used to dread going to school every morning.’ Is this true for you?