Lesson 1 "Defining Violence"

Turn to Pages 322 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 323-326; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 323-326 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 323-326 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 326? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Defining Violence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Media - sources of information and entertainment, such as newspapers and TV.

Violence - actions or words that hurt people or things they care about.

Conflict - a disagreement or difference of opinion.

Internal conflict - a situation in which a person doesn't know what to do.

Cycle - a repetition

Section Review Answers

1. Violence in the media can make children act violently.
2. Random violence is not directed at a specific person.
3. No, conflicts do not have to lead to violence.
4. Students may suggest the following cost: loss of money; cost of property: emotional costs, such as mental or emotional scars or feelings of guilt by the person who committed the crime; professional treatment; permanent injuries; and monetary costs for police, courts, and prisons.
5. Violence on TV may lead children to think that violence is acceptable.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you define violence and describe its costs?

Are you able to describe forms of violence?

Lesson 2 "Causes of Violence"

Scan Pages 327-330; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 327-330 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 330 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 327-330 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 330? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Causes of Violence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

prejudice - an opinion based on a person's religion, race, gender, or culture.

Section Review Answers

1. No, gun owners are more likely to have violent crimes occur in the home.
2. Name calling might lead to greater violence when people who are being called names become angry and want to get revenge on the name callers. People might take revenge by engaging in violent acts, such as pushing or shoving.
3. Drugs tend to make people more violent because the prevent people from using good judgment. Drug users may do things they would never do if they did not use drugs.
4. Child abuse and kidnapping are violent crimes tat are more likely to affect young people.
5. People might commit violence because of prejudice when they want to prove they are better or when they feel hatred and want to hurt a number of the other group.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe causes of violence?

Are you able to identify warning signs of conflict?

Lesson 3 "Preventing Violence"

Scan Pages 331-334; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 331-334 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and tips that you find on Pages 331-334.

Read Pages 331-334 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 334? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Preventing Violence" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Mediator - A person who helps two sides solve a problem reasonably.

Neutral - Not favoring either side.

Section Review Answers

1. Taking a time-out when you feel angry allows you to think calmly about the situation, possibly find a nonviolent solution, or decide that the problem isn't that important after all.

2. It is a good idea to avoid conflict if you can look at the problem and decide that forgetting about it makes more sense than trying to resolve it.

3. "You" statements make the other person defensive.
4. A mediator needs to be neutral so the conflict.
5. Stay cool. Resist acting out of anger.; Identify the problem: Use "I" messages to express your feelings; Brainstorm all possible safe solutions; Agree on a solution that is fair to everyone: Seek a mediator if necessary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to explain ways to prevent violence and resolve conflicts?

 Preparing for Chapter 16 Test

Turn to Page 335 and read the Chapter 16 summary.

On pages 336-337 you will find the Chapter 16 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 16 Test "Preventing Violence"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 16 Review answers

1. intended
2. imitate
3. Conflict
4. ongoing
5. mental
6. Shouting
7. increase
8. loyalty
9. Revenge
10. apology
11. Prejudice
12. encourage
13. mediator
14. secret
15. newspapers, TV, and movies.
16. The cycle of violence is repeating violence because of a violent past.
17. Prejudice is the term used for violence aimed at a group of people with a particular cultural or religious background.
18. A mediator needs to be neutral, not favoring either side.
19. You may have suggested that using alcohol might make a person less likely to compromise and resolve a conflict because alcohol clouds judgment. Students might also suggest that alcohol can make a person feel more powerful and more likely to start fights
20. A possible answer might be to find out if the prejudice has something to do with the conflict. If it does, you might try to explain the other person's point of view or suggest compromises to the conflict.

Congratulations you finished Chapter 16!!