Cyberbullying

German Reading Comprehension – Cyberbullying in Germany

A German-language reading comprehension resource exploring cyberbullying among secondary-school students in Germany, including how rumours, relationship conflicts, social media and peer pressure can cause situations to escalate. The text also examines students’ awareness of consequences, the role of witnesses and how intervention can help stop bullying.

Key features:

• Germany-focused German reading text about cyberbullying in school
• Exploration of rumours, romantic disputes and classmates taking sides
• Use of messages and social media to spread threats
• Discussion of why young people may underestimate the public impact of online insults
• Example of a 16-year-old witnessing filmed violence without intervening
• Consideration of group pressure and the importance of bystanders speaking out
• Ten true/false comprehension questions plus a Support vocabulary box
• Challenge task requiring students to identify evidence of escalation, with a complete answer key