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Violence at School

Has anybody ever laughed at you because of your accent, your clothes or your name? How did you feel, and what can a school do about it?

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العنف في المدرسة · Programme: Obligation · Grammar: have to / must; has to, will have to; prepositions of location and movement

By the end of this lesson, I can:

  • I can understand an interview about bullying
  • I can express obligation with must / have to / has to
  • I can talk about past and future obligation with had to / will have to
  • I can use prepositions of place (over, next to) and movement (along, across)
  • I can hear the difference between /e/ and /æ/

🖼️ Picture dictionary قاموس مصوّر

tap 🔊 to listen
✅to believe يَعتقد / يُصدّقI believe every pupil deserves respect.
⏳used to اعتاد أن (في الماضي)We used to live in Tataouine, but now we live in Bizerte.
📦to move ينتقل (للسكن)My family moved to Sousse last summer.
🗣️accent لَهجة / نُطقShe speaks English with a Scottish accent.
😏to taunt يَسخر / يَستفزّIt’s cruel to taunt someone because of their accent.
😠mad غاضب جدًّاHe got mad when they took his cap.
🙋to participate يُشاركEverybody should participate in the class discussion.
🚫bullying التنمّرBullying makes school a sad place for many children.
🧑‍💼counsellor مرشد / مستشار (توجيه)You can talk to the school counsellor about your problems.
🤝to respect يَحترمWe must respect our classmates.
🚪corridor رواق / ممرّDon’t run in the corridor!
⛹️yard ساحة المدرسةWe play basketball in the yard at break time.

📚 كلمات الدرس

12 كلمة من هذا الدرس في القاموس المدرسي: المعنى بالعربية والفرنسية، والنطق، ومثال.

كلّ كلمات الوحدة 2 في القاموس ←

📖 Read: School magazine: “Speak up!” — an interview with Aziz أقرأ

Our reporter, Meriem, talked to Aziz, 14, about a difficult time in his life.

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MeriemAziz, I believe you had a hard year. What happened?
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AzizWe used to live in Tataouine, but last year we had to move to Bizerte for my father’s job. On my first day, some boys laughed at my southern accent.
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MeriemDid it stop?
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AzizNo. They taunted me every day. When I walked along the corridor or across the yard, they copied my words. I got mad, but I didn’t fight. I stopped participating in class.
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MeriemWhat did you do?
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AzizMy sister said, ‘You must tell an adult.’ So I went to the counsellor’s office, next to the library. She talked to the boys and their parents. Now everybody has to respect the school charter — it’s on a big poster over the board.
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MeriemHow do you feel now?
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AzizMuch better! One of those boys is my friend now. He even asks me to teach him words from the south.
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MeriemWhat’s your message to our readers?
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AzizIf someone hurts you, you don’t have to stay silent. And if you see bullying, you must say something.

Do you understand? أفهم

Answer in your copybook first, then check.

  1. Why did Aziz’s family move to Bizerte?
    Answer

    Because of his father’s job.

  2. Why did some boys laugh at him?
    Answer

    Because of his southern accent.

  3. Who did he talk to about the problem?
    Answer

    First his sister, then the school counsellor.

  4. Where is the counsellor’s office?
    Answer

    Next to the library.

  5. What is Aziz’s message?
    Answer

    Don’t stay silent if someone hurts you; say something if you see bullying.

🧩 Grammar القواعد

To express obligation (something necessary), we use:

  • must + base verb — same form for all persons, often a personal or strong rule: You must tell an adult.
  • have to / has to + base verb — an obligation from rules or situations: Pupils have to wear a blouse. Aziz has to take the bus.
  • Past: had to » We had to move.   Future: will have to » You will have to apologise.

⚠️ mustn’t = it is forbidden (You mustn’t fight). don’t have to = it is not necessary (You don’t have to stay silent).

must و have to تعبّران عن الإلزام. has to مع he/she/it. في الماضي had to وفي المستقبل will have to. انتبه: mustn’t = ممنوع، أمّا don’t have to = غير ضروري.

Obligation in the past, present and future

PastPresentFuture
I had to move.I have to / must study.I will have to work hard.
She had to apologise.She has to / must listen.She will have to explain.
They didn’t have to wait.They don’t have to pay.They won’t have to come.
⚠️ Forbidden or not necessary?

🚫 You mustn’t taunt your classmates. (forbidden)
🆗 You don’t have to come early on Saturday. (not necessary, but you can)

Prepositions of place and movement

Place (where?)ExampleMovement (which way?)Example
over ⬆️The poster is over the board.along ➡️He walked along the corridor.
next to ↔️The office is next to the library.across ↗️She ran across the yard.
under ⬇️My bag is under the desk.into 🚪They came into the classroom.
betweenI sit between Ali and Rim.throughWe went through the gate.

A safe school charter

📜 Our charter

✅ We must respect everyone’s name, accent and clothes.
✅ We have to report bullying to an adult.
✅ Bullies will have to meet the counsellor and apologise.
🚫 We mustn’t film or share photos of classmates without permission.

💬 Useful expressions عبارات مفيدة

Expressing obligation

You must tell an adult. We have to respect the rules. He has to apologise. You will have to talk to the counsellor.

Expressing prohibition and no obligation

You mustn’t fight in the yard. Don’t make fun of anyone. You don’t have to stay silent.

Giving support

Are you OK? Do you want to talk? It’s not your fault. Let’s go and see the counsellor together.

🔊 Pronunciation النطق

/e/
bedtestfriendheadsaid
/æ/
madhavebagaccentcap
Minimal pairs
men / manbed / badsaid / sad

Worked examples أمثلة محلولة

Try first, then read the solution.

Example 1Choose the right form

Complete: Yesterday the boys … (have to) apologise to Aziz.

Step-by-step solution
  1. “Yesterday” » past.
  2. Past of have to = had to.

✓ Yesterday the boys had to apologise to Aziz.

Example 2Mustn’t or don’t have to?

Complete: The trip is free. You … pay.

Step-by-step solution
  1. Paying is not forbidden, it is just not necessary.
  2. Not necessary = don’t have to.

✓ You don’t have to pay.

Example 3Place or movement?

Choose: The children walked (along / next to) the river to school.

Step-by-step solution
  1. “walked” shows movement.
  2. Following a line (a river, a street) = along.

✓ The children walked along the river to school.

⚠️ Common mistakes أخطاء شائعة

❌ She have to go.✅ She has to go. — he / she / it » has to.
❌ You must to listen.✅ You must listen. — no “to” after must.
❌ Yesterday I must stay at home.✅ Yesterday I had to stay at home. — must has no past form; use had to.
❌ You mustn’t come; it’s optional.✅ You don’t have to come. — mustn’t = forbidden, don’t have to = not necessary.

⭐ Remember أحفظ

  • must / have to + base verb = obligation; he/she/it has to.
  • Past: had to. Future: will have to.
  • mustn’t = forbidden; don’t have to = not necessary.
  • Place: over, next to, under, between. Movement: along, across, into, through.
  • Bullying is never OK: speak to an adult you trust.
  • /e/ as in bed, said; /æ/ as in bad, mad.

Quick quiz اختبار سريع

4 questions · instant feedback

1. Complete: My brother … wear glasses to read.

2. “You mustn’t run in the corridor” means…

3. The cat walked … the wall from one end to the other.

4. Which word has the /æ/ sound?

✍️ Write: A letter to a new pupil أكتب

A younger pupil is starting at your school next year and is afraid of bullying. Write a short letter (80–120 words) to tell him or her the school rules and what to do if there is a problem.

Steps
  1. Start with “Dear…,” and say why you are writing.
  2. Give three rules with must / have to.
  3. Give one prohibition with mustn’t.
  4. Say where to find help, with prepositions (next to, over…).
  5. End with encouragement and “Best wishes,”.
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A model text to compare with (after writing mine)

Dear Yasmine,

I know you are a little afraid of your new school, so here is some advice. At our school, everybody has to respect the others: you mustn’t make fun of anyone’s accent, name or clothes. You have to be on time, and you must listen when someone is speaking. If somebody taunts you, you don’t have to stay silent. Walk along the main corridor: the counsellor’s office is next to the library, under the big clock. She is very kind and she will help you. Last year a boy had to apologise to my friend, and now they get on well. Don’t worry — you will love it here!

Best wishes,
Rania

One good example among many: compare, don’t copy.

😊 The lighter side استراحة

💡
Proverb

Treat others as you want to be treated.

🧩
Riddle

What belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do?

Answer

Your name.

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Joke of the day

Teacher: “You have to stop talking in class!” — Pupil: “But miss, I’m not talking — I’m participating!”

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