Social Skills: Handling Gossip and Rumors SMARTboard Lesson

Rumors and gossip are all too common. Use this Smart-board directive lesson to help you teach students about rumors and gossip, which will help them, identify examples of both. They will learn about the possible outcomes of rumors and gossip. Youtube video insert to bring a real life situation. Lesson alignment to the ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards for Student Success.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
--define the terms 'rumor' and 'gossip'
--distinguish between rumors and gossip
--discuss the harmful qualities of rumors and gossip
--stop the spread of rumors and Gossip