Major Theme:

Conflict Resolution and family values

Summary:

Little Bill meets a new boy at school.  Michael turns out to be a mean bully.  Little Bill talks to his family about how to deal with Michael.  With some humor, Little Bills' dad tells him how to respond to the bully.  What Little Bill does changes everything.

 

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Who are Little Bill's friends?

What was the name of the game the new boy, Michael, taught the group?

Explain the game.

Question #4

Explain what you think of the game.

Question #5

Have you ever "played" the game, Playing the Dozens?

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Explain how the game makes everyone playing it feel.

What did Little Bill's family think of the game?

What did Little Bill's dad call the game when he was a little boy?

Explain the advice the family gave Little Bill on how to play the game.

Question #10

What happened when Little Bill played the game his dad's way?

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Question #13

How do you feel about the way the story turned out?

Do you think you could solve a problem with a bully or teaser in the same way?
 

Explain why or why not.

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Extension #3

Brainstorm ways to resolve different conflicts.  Choose one strategy and draw a poster picture to illustrate that strategy.

Remember a time when you were teased or bullied.  Write your own "Little Bill" short story.  Use your name and describe how your conflict turned out.  Teach a positive approach to a solution.

Create a brochure to teach kids how to achieve a peaceful resolution to problems.

Extension #4

Use the A, B, C's to create a poster on conflict resolution.  Each poster square has an alphabet letter in it that begins the strategy.  IE: A is for Ask questions.  B is for Be nice.  C is for Cool down…

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