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Bully by Patricia Polacco Reading Activities and Writing in Digital and PDF

Bully by Patricia Polacco is the perfect book for counselors, tech specialists, and classroom teachers. This unit provides teachers with resources for comprehension that also provide content for discussing the themes of bullying, cyber bullying, cliques, internet safety, and welcoming new students to school.

PDF & Google Slides – 53 pages

 

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BULLY by Patricia Polacco Reading Activities and Writing in Digital and PDF
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Bully by Patricia Polacco literacy activity
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Bully by Patricia Polacco is the perfect book for counselors, tech specialists, and classroom teachers. This unit provides teachers with resources for comprehension that also provide content for discussing the themes of bullying, cyber bullying, cliques, internet safety, and welcoming new students to school.

HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS UNIT FOR BULLY BY PATRCICIA POLACCO?

The unit is comprehension focused. It is designed in a before, during, and after format. Teachers can pick and choose the comprehension activities that match their standards. I also suggest including your Tech Specialist and Guidance Counselor as you work with this book. They can reinforce the themes too. The activities come prepped for Google Slides TM and in PDF.

WHAT SKILLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE BULLY BY PATRCICIA POLACCO UNIT?

  • developing schema (Give One, Get One about Handling Bullying)
  • vocabulary organizer and word cards
  • cause and effect anchor chart and activity
  • character, setting, problem, solution activity
  • making connections
  • BME response form
  • questioning task cards and response form
  • summarizing
  • character traits (Lyla)
  • My Advise for Lyla
  • Persuasive Writing Prompt and Resources (includes six traits anchor charts and checklists, brainstorming page, planning page, rough draft/final draft pages-8 pages)

This bundle also uses Bully as a mentor text for writing. Writing skills include a focus on writing a persuasive essay addressing the Six Traits. Please download the preview to get a close up view of what’s included.

The unit includes 53 pages aligned with the Common Core and Virginia SOL standards.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID THIS ABOUT MY UNIT FOR BULLY BY PATRCICIA POLACCO…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elandra J. says, “This resource was extremely helpful in teaching my 5th grade MD class to identify themes. My students were engage and actively participating in the lessons. The resource is easy to prepare and use. ”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth Seifert says, “Easy to use and interesting for the students. Great beginning of the year text and activities. ”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kristi S. says, “I was very excited to come across this wonderful resource! I am actually planning to use it as the mentor text for my “Anti-Bullying” Drama unit!! Looking forward to it!!! Thank you for creating this =).”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth P. says, “I love the book Bully. I read it to my students and did the suggested activities.”

OTHER PATRICIA POLACCO UNITS YOU MAY ENJOY

To get them all, purchase the Patricia Polacco Author Study Bundle.

PATRICIA POLACCO AUTHOR STUDY IN DIGITAL AND PDF

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Additional information

Grade Level

3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade
Resource Type

Graphic Organizers, Printables
Standards

RL.4.3 (Common Core State Standards); RL.4.4 (Common Core State Standards); RL.4.6 (Common Core State Standards); RL.5.2 (Common Core State Standards); RL.5.3 (Common Core State Standards); W.4.2 (Co
Subject

Reading Strategies, School Counseling, Writing-Essays

158 reviews for Bully by Patricia Polacco Reading Activities and Writing in Digital and PDF

  1. Elizabeth T. –

    A topic that needs to be taught throughout the year. PPalacco is one of my favorite children’s authors. Thank you.

  2. BigTime Literacy –

    I haven’t read this one by PP yet but I’m excited to do so! Thanks for sharing the resources Carla!

  3. Cecilia P. –

    Great resource for a really good book. Used with 4th grade for our anti-bullying week

  4. louise zirk –

    Your exceptional resource has encouraged me to purchase this book by my favorite author. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!!

  5. Vicki H. –

    I will definitely need to take a look at this book – great way to talk about bullying with students.

  6. Cindee K. –

    I love PP! She is one of my favorite authors. I’m not familiar with this one so I’ll have to add it to my wish list. Thank you!

  7. The Blue Brain Teacher –

    Thank you!

  8. Cara W. –

    I love your work!!

  9. Robust Reading Resources –

    This is a fabulous resource – so comprehensive! Thank you 🙂 Kylie

  10. Luckeyfrog –

    Your book units are always amazing, but I especially love the Patricia Polacco ones. There are so many things kids can learn from this book, and you zero in on every one. Thank you! 🙂

  11. Emily Hutchison –

    I have not read this one! I can’t wait to read it now and try this out. Thanks!

  12. Staci Fleischer –

    Great activities. I’m looking forward to reading the book and using this resource in my classroom! Thanks so much!

  13. Inclusive Educ –

    I can’t wait to get a copy of this book and use it at the beginning of the school year when we discuss bullying. Thank you!

  14. Jackie Gray –

    Thanks!!

  15. Tracy R. –

    Such an important topic.

  16. Sara Ventrella –

    I love the variety of activities you’ve included in this unit – lots of comprehension activities to keep the students involved. Thanks!

  17. Rebecca P. –

    What a wonderful resource. Thanks so much for creating such a great product for us to use!

  18. Keri J. –

    I’m really excited to use this. Thank you!

  19. Buyer –

    What a wonderful resource for our students! Thank you 🙂

  20. Simply Magical Learning –

    Awesome resource! Thank you so much!

  21. Reading Is Elementary –

    Such a great topic, and you have to love everything that Patricia Polacco does!

  22. Ms D’s Literacy Lab –

    I am sure this topic will resonant with my older intermediate students. I am sure they will enjoy it ! Thanks ! 🙂

  23. Anne K. –

    I love this book and am so glad to have this unit! Thanks!

  24. Cecile H. –

    I love Patricia Polacco, and I have most of her books, but I don’t think I have Bully. It must be a newer one that I will need to get. Thanks for sharing.

  25. Froggy’s Little Learners –

    This looks wonderful!

  26. Theresa Stoufer –

    As I have told you before I love Polacco, and your units are so impressive, and varied.

  27. Kristy C. –

    So, I have this problem in my 6th grade classroom. Looked over the materials, and they look great-Looking forward to looking into the book to see if it is something I can use…and SOON!!! We’ve been dealing with these issues all year and it is really affecting my teaching: (

  28. Lovin Lit –

    Very thorough. Thanks so much!
    🙂 Erin

  29. JoAnn J. –

    Fabulous

  30. Kimberly V. –

    I love this book and am thrilled to have this resource to help me use it to its very best benefit!

  31. Stephanie S. –

    I’m always looking for quality Patricia Polacco resources since she is my favorite children’s author. Thanks so much for this!

  32. Gay Miller –

    Thank you so much for such a great unit! The activities look fun as well as covering Common Core. You can’t beat that. ;>)

  33. Christine D. –

    Looks like a great unit!

  34. Loretta W. –

    great activities

  35. Abide Education –

    I love anything by Patricia Polanco. Thanks for creating this resource.

  36. Tiffany T. –

    This is such a great product, thank you for sharing!

  37. Shari P. –

    Love her books…thank you SO much for sharing this with us!

  38. Burke’s Special Kids –

    Thank you! I am amazed at how comprehensive your units are. Another winner!

  39. Teaching Hardy –

    I love this author!! Thanks for sharing!

  40. Sara B. –

    I haven’t read this book yet, but I can’t wait to! Your activities & writing portion of this unit are terrific & definitely standards based! Thanks for sharing!
    ~Sara

  41. Jessica H. –

    Great unit! This will be a fantastic lesson for my kiddos.

  42. Jenifer Stewart –

    I love this unit, Carla! This looks like a terrific book, too! I am ordering it (I can’t believe I don’t already have it). I can’t wait to use this resource with my fourth graders!

  43. Tara M. –

    Great activities to use with an amazing book!

  44. Theresa N. –

    Great book and activities!

  45. Tammy W. –

    I love that I can teach so many skills using the great writing of Polacco. I think I will use it at the beginning of the year.

  46. Angela V. –

    great

  47. Arielle D. –

    loved it for my class!

  48. The Owl Teacher –

    Thank you so much!

  49. Jen S. –

    Love! Going to use it during our district’s “PEACE” week!!!

  50. Rebecca V. –

    Love the author and the message!

  51. Jessica S. –

    Great! Thank you!

  52. sarah S. –

    Great resource

  53. Kristin G. –

    I think this packet would work best with 5th grade and up. I bought this for a guidance class, but would be better for regular classroom use.

  54. Cynthia R B. –

    I love Patricia Polacco books! These are wonderful activities that will benefit my students. Thank you!

  55. Lauren S. –

    great

  56. Margo Melson –

    Great resource for our Patricia Polacco author study!

  57. Jane G. –

    Love it!

  58. Monkey Junction –

    Super easy to use, kids enjoyed, awesome book! Easy to tie in to nonfiction objectives!

  59. marybeth Lundy –

    Great resource. Now I need to find the book to go with it. This is one book that I do not have.

  60. Panagiota B. –

    Thank you!

  61. Traci K. –

    Great Unit…excited to use it for guidance lessons!

  62. Holley J. –

    Awesome unit!!!

  63. Elizabeth G. –

    Great resource!

  64. Dominic B. –

    More great info!!

  65. Irena B. –

    Thanks

  66. Beaker and Bloom Middle School Science –

    Excited to use!

  67. Confessions of a Teaching Junkie –

    Cute!

  68. jamie R. –

    I’m excited to use this! Is there a story that goes along with the booklet?

  69. Nancy Ferreira –

    Thanks!

  70. Kimberly G. –

    Loved this!

  71. Rhea M. –

    The packet was great!!!

  72. The Wildflower Within –

    Awesome!

  73. Mary Lynne B. –

    Loved it!!! Thank you!!

  74. Kelly’s 3rd Grade –

    Goes perfectly with our kindness unit!

  75. Ms Rosemary –

    Great! My 6th graders loved the book and the packet was really helpful.

  76. Kayla Suits –

    great find thanks

  77. Amber S. –

    Thanks!

  78. Charlotte C. –

    Love it

  79. Amanda L. –

    This was such a great book to read and such a great activities to go along with it. It easily became one of my favorites this year!

  80. Wendy S. –

    Great addition to my materials!

  81. Brandi Helleur –

    Great resource for the book

  82. Leena D. –

    very organized and easy to use

  83. Sandra S. –

    Nice resource to go along with the book – thanks!

  84. Colleen Carroll –

    Thank you!

  85. Buyer –

    A good unit to start the year

  86. Nadia S. –

    Using it with my grade 6’s for language and character education.

  87. Kathleen B. –

    Excellent

  88. Michelle M. –

    Bought the book because I love Patrica Polacco -great lesson, however, a bit too long for my primary age students.

  89. dina R. –

    thank you

  90. Brenda L. –

    Great!

  91. Maureen L. –

    love it!

  92. Hannah Hamilton –

    great

  93. Vicki F. –

    Great resource!

  94. Teaching with Taylor –

    great product!

  95. Laura G. –

    Great. Thanks!

  96. Juliana Rashwan –

    Thank you!!

  97. Ashley M. –

    Great package and AWESOME book!

  98. Latoya P. –

    Wonderful resource to use for character education.

  99. Joy F. –

    Great resource!

  100. Jennifer Yerkey –

    Great! Thanks!

  101. Lisa B. –

    Perfect!

  102. Kathryn S. –

    An amazing resource; thank you for sharing your hard work and creativity with others!

  103. Nancy D. –

    This is a wonderful supplement to the text! Great resource!

  104. Emily L. –

    Excellent activities! Thanks!

  105. Cindy S. –

    Great resource!

  106. Kathleen P. –

    thanks

  107. Life at the River-Jennifer Brewer –

    Really helped me with my bullying problem.

  108. Andrea S. –

    Great tool!

  109. Krystal P. –

    Great resouce

  110. Melissa G. –

    excellent!

  111. Victoria C. –

    I toyed with a few products to supplement my Bully study, and I chose this one due to the digital aspect. It worked WONDERFULLY in my classroom! This resource is thorough and easy to scaffold. Thanks!

  112. Tina H. –

    This is really helping increase the comprehension of this story with my groups!

  113. Tasha S. –

    Great for my Bullying unit

  114. Jacquelyn B. –

    Excellent book and resource! The students were totally engaged!

  115. Kristi S. –

    I was very excited to come across this wonderful resource! I am actually planning to use it as the mentor text for my “Anti-Bullying” Drama unit!! Looking forward to it!!! Thank you for creating this =).

  116. Elizabeth P. –

    I love the book Bully. I read it to my students and did the suggested activities.

  117. Kristen Porter –

    great

  118. Sharon C. –

    Love, love, love Patricia Polacco books! Thanks for another way to visit one!

  119. Denise L. –

    Great graphics and activities.

  120. Danielle C. –

    Great!

  121. Jennifer T. –

    Great resource, I use it the first week of school

  122. Lori G. –

    Great skills that align to the book!

  123. Bostick’s Bunch o’ Resources –

    It’s okay.

  124. Darlene V. –

    great resource

  125. Jenny A. –

    Great resource.

  126. Cherity Hanks –

    Love Patricia Polacco books, so this was great for me!

  127. Amy P. –

    Thanks! Great Work!

  128. Stacey L. –

    very helpful

  129. Claudia S. –

    Great resource!

  130. Tori I. –

    thanks

  131. Margaret Melvin –

    Great resource

  132. Theresa E. –

    Great resource to teach anti-bullying curriculum

  133. Meredith K. –

    Thank you!

  134. Brandy H. –

    This is a great resource!

  135. Danielle Calabro –

    Thank you for the resource

  136. Miss F’s –

    This was super helpful for my students as we read Bully! Thank you 🙂

  137. Diana M. –

    My students loved it. Especially the letter to Lyla.

  138. Elizabeth Seifert –

    Easy to use and interesting for the students. Great beginning of the year text and activities.

  139. Emily C. –

    Great activities, especially for beginning of year!

  140. Educ8 with Kate –

    Awesome!

  141. Maggy Rae in the Classroom –

    Loved the graphic organizers! Helped keep students engaged!

  142. michelle M. –

    Great resource..

  143. melissa nogueira –

    Loved this resource. Thank you!

  144. Helene A. –

    I have only used this with sixth grade in person – now I am 3rd grade and look forward to using it with my students virtually.

  145. Renee Manzi –

    Fits great with SEL lessons for bullying!

  146. patricia H. –

    great

  147. Lisa M. –

    great

  148. Elandra J. –

    This resource was extremely helpful in teaching my 5th grade MD class to identify themes. My students were engage and actively participating in the lessons. The resource is easy to prepare and use.

  149. A’kasha J. –

    Not exactly what I needed! But made it work as best I could.

  150. Sandra S. –

    Great book resource!

  151. Kira Fetissoff –

    My students loved this resource!

  152. Esther’s Books World –

    This was very helpful for my students! Thanks for creating a useful resource.

  153. Jill Frank –

    I used this resource for my substitute folder. The children had an engaging lesson while I was away. They enjoyed the lesson and I appreciated them reviewing the skills we have already learned.

  154. Colleen Lynn Resources –

    Excellent resource. This went well with my lesson.

  155. Michelle B. –

    I love all the pages in this! It was a little more than I wanted to spend for one book study but the resources are really useful so I can appreciate that!

  156. Natalia D. –

    Great resource to use during back to school time. My students enjoyed the book and lesson.

  157. Teresa F. –

    This resource was super engaging and the students loved it!

  158. Randy Bland –

    I used this with 2nd & 3rd graders in library! Loved the cause and effect, vocabulary, comprehension, and thinking pages. Students really enjoyed talking about this book and using these resources!

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