Power of Words

WORDS ARE VERY POWERFUL!

                     WORDS CAN HARM, HURT, DEFLATE, DIMINISH,  & EVEN KILL!

WORDS CAN INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, CHANGE THE MINDSET, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, & HEAL

WORDS IN THE BULLIES BE GONE! PROJECT EFFECTIVELY & WITH SUSTAINABILITY, DO THE LATTER!

The following WORDS in Al Johnson’s original poem “Hateful Words” could be a child or teen speaking to another child or teen, attempting to get them to take heed and truly understand the impact of their negative words on other children.

The poem can be role-played, acted out, or performed in a group format, at home, or at school.  Boldly printed words and Stanzas in the body of the poem itself are to be critically discussed and should bring critical thinking on the part of the child or teen. 

The objective:  Changing the mindset of those using “Hateful Words” toward others, and for those receiving “Hateful Words,” to have the confidence to tell others what the effects of their negative words are doing to others.

Have children and teens write or discuss what they think the Main idea/Theme of this illustration is as it relates to Bullying.

“HATEFUL WORDS” 

Do you have any idea how much hateful words hurt those kids you’re spewing them out to?

If you are a bully who uses them, you need to know they hurt deeply and could scar a kid for life.  Is that what you really want to do?

It may seem like innocent fun when you’re bullying other kids.  The truth is it’s not!

If you’re a bully, because of the negative impact you can have on another kid, you must immediately stop!

I once thought bullying was cool, too, so I would say hateful words to other kids just to see how they would react.

I would say hateful words to their face.  I would say them behind their back.

Then, out of nowhere, I heard the same kind of hateful words, meant for me.

I didn’t like it a bit; in fact, I was hurt and angry as can be.

So, I immediately stopped using hateful words.I’m so glad I did.

No one deserves to hear hateful words, especially coming from another kid.

Al Johnson

“HATEFUL WORDS” VOCABULARY LESSON The parent/teacher should now discuss with students the meanings of the following words/phrases, and how they are used in the stanzas of the poem for a clear understanding of the Theme/Main Idea of the poem and the author’s intent: 

  • Spewing
     
  • Scar a Kid for Life
     
  • Innocent Fun
     
  • Out of Nowhere
     
  • No One Deserves

  • Especially coming from another kid