Digital Drama in Grade 6
Digital Drama
Unplugged
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 6
How can we de-escalate digital drama so
it doesn't go too far?
Essential Question
Learning Objectives
Reflect on how easily drama can escalate online.
Identify de-escalation strategies for dealing with
digital drama.
Reflect on how digital drama can affect not only
oneself but also those around us.
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Respect others' viewpoints.
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Don't interrupt.
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Assume positive intent.
4.
Disagree respectfully.
Group-Discussion Norms
How does drama—emotional conflict between people
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happen
online? Can you think of any examples?
Directions:
1.
Take a moment to think silently about this question.
2.
The teacher will indicate when it's time to share out with a
partner.
WARM UP: THINK, PAIR, SHARE
When people use devices, apps, or websites to start
or further a conflict between people
Digital drama
KEY VOCABULARY
Discuss:
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Why does digital drama
happen?
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What are some ways to
deal with digital drama?
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How can you get out of
a digital drama
situation?
WATCH + DISCUSS
To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click
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ACTIVITY: TAKING THE LEAD
In your group, each person will take on the viewpoint of a different
person from the scenario. Write down the person you're taking the
perspective of. Then, based on that perspective, complete the
columns in the table. When you're done, each person will share out.
Roles
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1.
Felicia
2.
Jen
3.
Jayden
4.
Mr. Adler
5.
Ally
Directions
To lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict
De-escalate
KEY VOCABULARY
Ways to De-escalate
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ACTIVITY: ACT-IT-
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An online newspaper wrote
a story about the success of
the local middle school and
used photos of students.
2.
A student who wasn't
pictured posted the article
on social media with a
negative comment.
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Other students followed
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ACTIVITY: ACT-IT-OUT
1.
Each person chooses a role to act out from the scenario
(Mike B., Dee, Brian C., and a student from the photo).
2.
Take a moment to think about your role and what that
person might be thinking and feeling based on the
scenario.
3.
Decide on what you could say next to be true to your
feelings but also to de-escalate the situation.
4.
Do a whip-around, where each person shares what they
could say.
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Exit Ticket
Thinking about what we’ve talked about and the
video…
What are some ways to get out of/avoid digital
drama?
Explore the concept of digital citizenship and learn strategies to de-escalate digital drama online. Engage in group discussions focusing on respectful communication and reflect on the impact of digital drama on individuals. Watch and discuss real-life scenarios of dealing with digital drama to enhance your online interactions positively.
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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 6 Digital Drama Unplugged commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
Essential Question How can we de How can we de- -escalate digital drama so escalate digital drama so it doesn't go too far? it doesn't go too far? commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
Learning Objectives ll Reflect on how easily drama can escalate online. 2 2 Identify de-escalation strategies for dealing with digital drama. 3 3 Reflect on how digital drama can affect not only oneself but also those around us. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
Group-Discussion Norms 1. Respect others' viewpoints. 2. Don't interrupt. 3. Assume positive intent. 4. Disagree respectfully. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
WARM UP: THINK, PAIR, SHARE How does drama emotional conflict between people happen online? Can you think of any examples? Directions: 1. Take a moment to think silently about this question. 2. The teacher will indicate when it's time to share out with a partner. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
KEY VOCABULARY Digital drama When people use devices, apps, or websites to start or further a conflict between people commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
WATCH + DISCUSS Teen Voices: Dealing With Digital Drama Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/digital-drama-unplugged On social media, it s easy to be misunderstood or to say something you don t mean. Other times, being behind a screen makes it easier for people to say hurtful or mean things they wouldn t actually say in person. All of this can lead to some serious online drama. In this video, you'll hear teens give their honest thoughts and opinions on the topic, and you can think about ways to cope with digital drama in your life, or maybe even avoid it altogether. Discuss: Why does digital drama happen? What are some ways to deal with digital drama? How can you get out of a digital drama situation? To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
ACTIVITY: TAKING THE LEAD Directions In your group, each person will take on the viewpoint of a different person from the scenario. Write down the person you're taking the perspective of. Then, based on that perspective, complete the columns in the table. When you're done, each person will share out. Roles: 1. Felicia 2. Jen 3. Jayden 4. Mr. Adler 5. Ally commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
KEY VOCABULARY De-escalate To lessen the intensity or anger in a conflict commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
Ways to De-escalate 1. [Capture student responses here.] commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
ACTIVITY: ACT-IT- OUT Scenario Middle metronews.com Mike B. @mikeyb25 1d What about the rest of us? 3:30 PM 14 Jan 19 Dee @delilah40 3h Teachers pets smh Brian C. @shootsnscores1 1h Always jumping in front of the camera. #notsayinganynames Big Gains for CS Middle metronews.com 2 1. An online newspaper wrote a story about the success of the local middle school and used photos of students. 3. Other students followed up with similar negative comments. 2. A student who wasn't pictured posted the article on social media with a negative comment. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
ACTIVITY: ACT-IT-OUT Directions 1. Each person chooses a role to act out from the scenario (Mike B., Dee, Brian C., and a student from the photo). 2. Take a moment to think about your role and what that person might be thinking and feeling based on the scenario. 3. Decide on what you could say next to be true to your feelings but also to de-escalate the situation. 4. Do a whip-around, where each person shares what they could say. commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
If you have concerns about digital drama, relationships and/or bullying, please talk to a Parent or Guardian Trusted adult School Counselor School Nurse Teacher Faith based leader Health Clinic Health care provider commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
Exit Ticket Thinking about what we ve talked about and the video What are some ways to get out of/avoid digital drama? commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
commonsense.org/education Shareable with attribution for noncommercial use. Remixing is permitted.
