Gossip Reflection Sheet

for grades 3-12

Created by the Learning and

Living Lab
 Gossip
Reflection Sheet
by Learning and Living Lab

What is the goal of this sheet?

Learners will:
● Reflect upon the reason for their gossiping .
● Reflect upon the negative effects of their gossiping.

What options/ modifications are available?

● Checklist options are included.
● Write in options included as well.

Who will find this useful?

● Upper Elementary, Middle, and High school teachers
● Special Education teachers
● Counselors
● Principals
● Flesch-Kincaid Reading level 4.9
● Utilized in Special Education Life Skills transition class,
however, this is very appropriate for most students in
grades 3-4 and up.

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©2020 Learning and Living Lab

 Gossip Reflection Sheet

Name ____________________ Class ______________________ Date_____________

Today, I gossiped. I know that gossiping is wrong and hurts other people. It is a form of bullying and
not okay.

Here’s why I did it:

__ to feel better than someone

__ to feel like part of a group

__ for attention

__ for power or control

__ because I didn’t know what else to say

__ jealousy/ revenge

__ boredom

Other:
_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

I know:

● Words can hurt just as much as a punch.

● Gossip can make people feel left out.
● Gossip and rumors destroy trust.
● Some things are not my business.
● Believing rumors can lead to poor choices.

Parents, please discuss with your student and sign and return this form.

Thank you.

✗ ______________________ teacher

✗ ______________________________________________ student

✗ ______________________________________________ parent 1

✗ ______________________________________________ parent 2
adapted from PBS It’s My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/rumors/index.html

©2020 Living and Learning Lab

 Gossip Reflection Sheet

Name ____________________ Class ______________________ Date_____________

Today, I gossiped. I know that gossiping is wrong and hurts other people. It is a form of bullying and
not okay.

Here’s why I did it:

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Here are some possible negative effects of my gossiping:

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Parents, please discuss with your student and sign and return this form.

Thank you.

✗ ______________________ teacher

✗ ______________________________________________ student

✗ ______________________________________________ parent 1

✗ ______________________________________________ parent 2
adapted from PBS It’s My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/rumors/index.html

©2020 Living and Learning Lab