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What did Kay do when she received insulting messages on her phone?
What did Kay do when she received insulting messages on her phone?
Kay put her phone back in her pocket and tried to ignore the messages, but they continued to come in.
Who is sending the messages to Kay?
Who is sending the messages to Kay?
At first, Kay doesn't know who is sending the messages. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Ollie Jones is behind the bullying. He is sending the messages anonymously, using a fake name and profile picture.
Why did Kay's friends start avoiding her?
Why did Kay's friends start avoiding her?
After Kay received the negative messages and comments on her social media, her friends began avoiding her. This shows how cyberbullying can have a ripple effect, impacting not only the target but also their relationships with others.
What did Kay try to do when she tried to delete the messages from her phone?
What did Kay try to do when she tried to delete the messages from her phone?
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What is the name of the website that was used to bully Kay?
What is the name of the website that was used to bully Kay?
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What did Kay do when she received the messages on her phone?
What did Kay do when she received the messages on her phone?
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Who was Kay's oldest friend?
Who was Kay's oldest friend?
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Kay's classmates offered her support during this time.
Kay's classmates offered her support during this time.
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Kay went back to school the week after receiving the messages on her phone.
Kay went back to school the week after receiving the messages on her phone.
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The police could tell who was sending Kay the messages.
The police could tell who was sending Kay the messages.
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What did Becky's mother do after Becky was called downstairs?
What did Becky's mother do after Becky was called downstairs?
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What did Kay see on Becky's computer?
What did Kay see on Becky's computer?
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Study Notes
Bullying Story - Kay Granger
- Kay received hurtful messages from unknown numbers, calling her names and making her feel ugly.
- The messages escalated every day, leading to depression and social isolation.
- Kay's friends started avoiding her, except for Becky.
- The messages came from different accounts, and even after blocking, new names were generated.
- Kay suspected a hacker.
- Becky suggested going to the police, but Kay worried they wouldn't do anything.
- There was a suspicion Ollie Jones was the bully.
- Kay experienced more bullying during the school day. She was ignored and isolated.
- Kay received cyberbullying via messages on text and social media.
- Several names were given in the messages, including: candybear76, princesspusheen, anookins2014, pixiestar, and bellatricks17.
- Other students and friends witnessed her suffering, and were either indifferent or contributed to the harassment.
- Kay hid from classmates and sought to avoid them at all costs.
- Mrs. Gibson helped Kay, and offered to go to the police with her.
- Kay's cyberbullying included a website hatekay.com that published photos of Kay, altered to look ugly or disgusting. There was even a "zombie" picture of Kay. There was also her address, phone number, and email accounts posted anonymously.
- Kay ran away from school for a week, and didn't go back for a while.
- The police were informed, and police attended a meeting.
Investigation
- The bully may have been using anon.com to hide their identity.
- A website, hatekay.com, published Kay's personal information and pictures.
- Cyberbullying was used as the primary method of antagonism.
- Becky's mother involved the police and a police officer attended the school.
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This quiz explores the impactful story of Kay Granger, who faces severe bullying and cyberbullying that leads to her social isolation and depression. It addresses the dynamics of friendship, the consequences of harassment, and the role of bystanders. Analyze the effects of both online and offline bullying through Kay's experience.
