“Zor Balık” (The Bully Fish) Reading Activity 1

This book is the embodiment of the “bullying” concept on a black fish with a fin and tail. Not knowing how else to act, Zor-Balık (The Bully Fish) does everything to mock those around him. As it starts to become lonelier and lonelier, it encounters a cat and has to rethink everything it has done. The question that sticks to its mind the most is: What does it mean to be STRONG?

Practice: The teacher reads the book to the students. After sharing the Bully Fish’s experiences, certain questions can be asked to the class.

            What does it mean to be strong?

            Why do we need to be strong?

            What does bullying mean?

            How did the emotions of the characters in the book change?

            How can we overcome the problems we face?

            How do you know if someone is respectful?