Weird: Game Show & Book Study

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“I used this with middle schoolers and it is a great way to work on self-esteem and confidence. It is a fun way to interact while providing information to the students!”
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“A great resource! I use this for my case management sessions.”
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The Weird Game Show – A Bullying Prevention and Upstander Lesson

Teach students about bullying, bystanders, bravery, and how to be an upstander with The Weird Game Show, an interactive, quiz-show style book companion lesson based on Erin Frankel’s book, Weird.

This engaging SEL resource is now available in both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint, making it perfect for distance learning, teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, classroom guidance, or in-person lessons.

Please note: Erin Frankel’s book, Weird, is not included in this resource.

If you are teaching the entire trilogy, you can save by purchasing the Weird Trilogy BUNDLE.

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Ways to Use the Weird Game Show

• Social emotional learning classroom lessons

• Small group counseling activities

• Distance learning or teletherapy sessions

• Bibliotherapy book companion lesson

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Why Teachers and Counselors Love This Lesson

• Interactive Game Show Format: Hands-on and experiential, with challenges that invite students to role-play.

• Encourages Reflective Thinking: Designed to help students build empathy and explore choices.

• Customizable Content: Easily edit questions and challenges to match your students’ needs.

• Low-Prep Resource: Quick setup makes it ideal for busy educators.

• Lesson Plan Included: Step-by-step guidance to support your teaching.

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role-play challenge prompts.

• True or False – Students decide whether statements are correct.

• Sketch It – Quick drawing activities reinforce learning.

• Imagine If – Teams use imagination and problem-solving skills.

• Risk – A surprise challenge revealed only when chosen.

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Technology and Classroom Options

• Best used in person with a projector or Promethean White Board.

• Play digitally with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint.

• Works for distance learning—just share your screen with students.

• Prefer screen-free? Use the included printable task cards with the same prompts.

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Extra Flexibility

The Game Show typically runs 40–60 minutes, but sometimes shorter lessons or alternate formats are needed. That’s why this resource also includes 6+ additional printable activity formats that don’t require slides or internet access—perfect when technology fails, class time is short, or students need quieter, more reflective activities.

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✅ The Weird Game Show is a powerful, interactive way to teach bullying prevention, empathy, and the importance of being an upstander—all while keeping students engaged and learning.