Gossip & Rumors Read Aloud Activities: Mr Peabody's Apples

Do your students share stories and gossip when they don't have all of the details? Are rumors spreading like wildfire?

Use these read aloud activities with the book Mr. Peabody’s Apples to help kids learn what information is okay to share while thinking about the impact that gossip and rumors have on others.

These activities are perfect for students who are frequently caught up in gossip, or when teaching proactively about the power of our words.

This resource is based on the book "Mr. Peabody's Apples" by Madonna, however you do not need the book to complete the activities.

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What's Included:

• "Should I Share It?" Sorting Activity - Students will look at each of the 24 scenario cards and determine whether or not it is information that should be shared with others. Then, they'll put the card in the corresponding envelope.

• 12 Matching Puzzles - Students will look at 12 scenarios that describe potential rumors. Then, they will match that scenario to the possible effect that the rumor could have.

• "What's Really Happening?" Worksheet - Students will respond to the prompts on the worksheet as they practice thinking about what could really be going on, and focus on not jumping to conclusions.

• 12 Gossip And Rumors Task Cards - Use these 12 cards to encourage discussion about rumors, gossip and the impact that they have. There is also a recording sheet and a list of sample answers.

• All materials are included in color and black and white!

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Ideas For Use:

• These activities can be used with or without the book Mr. Peabody's Apples by Madonna

• Social skills small groups or lessons

• Relational aggression small groups or lessons

• Classes or groups struggling with rumors, gossip, etc.

• Students who could benefit from realizing the impact of the things they share with others.

• Using with or without the book Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna

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