Lesson start ideas	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Bullying
Quantity	1
Any other preferences

Hook statement

Welcome class! Today, we will be exploring a topic that affects many of us in different ways- bullying.

Objectives

• To understand what bullying is and its impact on the individual and society.
• To recognize the signs of bullying and take appropriate action to prevent it.
• To develop empathy and kindness towards others.

Warm-up Activity: True or False

To kick off today's lesson, we will start with a quick true or false activity. Please stand, and I will read out statements about bullying. If you think the statement is true, stand on the right side of the room, and if you think it is false, stand on the left.

• Bullying only happens in person.
• Cyberbullying is not harmful.
• Bullying affects only the victim.
• There is nothing we can do to stop bullying.
• You need to be physically strong to stand up to a bully.

Discussion

Great job, everyone! Now that we got a sense of what you know about bullying, let's dive deeper and start a discussion.

• What is bullying?
• Can you share an example of bullying that you or someone you know experienced?
• How does bullying make someone feel?
• Why is it important to address and stop bullying?

Conclusion

Today's lesson is just the start of our journey in understanding and preventing bullying. Remember to always be kind to yourself and others and speak up when you or someone else needs help.