Transcript Stop and Think Words can Hurt •Do not open your envelopes •http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rhc2hWj8Fk Sticks and Stones • “Stick and stones may break my bones but names.

Stop and Think
Words can Hurt
•Do not open your envelopes
•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rhc2hWj8Fk
Sticks and Stones
• “Stick and stones may break my
bones but names will never hurt
me”
• Do you agree?
• Why? Why not?
Effects and Consequences
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What is an effect?
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What types of words have a negative effect on you?
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Who might use these words?
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How can words change us?
Your Dream
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Belief + Confidence + Determination= Dream
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How could negative words impact on the factors needed to
achieve the dream?
Stereotypes
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What is a stereotype?
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Where have they come from?
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Are they an accurate judge of character?
Final Point
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Words are truly powerful!
They have the ability to destroy one’s future...
However, when used positively they have the power to
uplift, motivate and empower individuals to strive and
capture their dreams!
Please now open your envelopes!