INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Are you being hit, kicked, punched, or tripped out of the blue or for no good reason? This is physical bullying, and you have to take action to stop it. In defending yourself, you should not take physical action to stop physical bullying -- violence to stop violence does not work. No one should have to put up with physical bullying, and you have options to stop it. From interrupting to making it harder for the person bullying you to make contact, there are many positive steps you can take. Verbal bullying involves hurtful comments about you, often designed to make you feel ashamed or isolated. It tends to be teasing and/or mean comments that might take the form of sexist, racist, or homophobic slurs, comments on your appearance, or remarks about other traits. Even though some might see it as harmless teasing, verbal bullying makes you ashamed and isolated, and those who choose to do it are hoping you won't fight back. People who use verbal bullying to hurt others need to be stopped, and you have multiple ways to defend yourself, from your own comments back to making an official complaint. If you don't take steps to defend yourself, social bullying can just get worse. This kind of bullying can be both open and covert, so identifying it might be challenging. By letting people know about it and putting it all out in the open (even if it's embarrassing) those who use these tactics lose their power. Social bullying is about relationships -- challenging them, destroying them, trying to change their status. People who engage in social bullying will use the relationships you have with others to attempt to harm you. Even though it can be hard to explain to parents and teachers, social bullying is just as harmful as the other kinds. The emotional toll from dealing with someone who bullies you in this manner can be high. Sometimes bullying involves leaving people out of social situations on purpose to socially isolate them. Social exclusion is still a type of bullying. Secret bullying strategies include spreading rumors, attempts to ruin another person's social reputation, lying, and attempting to turn a person's friends into enemies. Typically people who bully want to make themselves feel better at your expense. People who bully often do so for control, power, confidence, or social acceptance. The key is to not let them receive that kind of satisfaction.

SUMMARY: Defend yourself against physical bullying. Fight back against verbal bullying. Take action if you are the victim of social bullying. Understand why the bullying is occurring.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Divergent thinking is a form of creative thinking, so it examines a problem using more of an out-of-the-box mindset. Instead of settling for a status-quo answer or no answer at all, you can try to solve the question by asking "what if I tried it this way?" It is a thought process used to generate creative ideas. by exploring many possibilities. Instead of taking obvious steps and walking along a straight line, one looks at different aspects of the situation, creating different results. Divergent thinking encourages seeking and considering new and different methods, new and different opportunities, new and different ideas, and/or new and different solutions. Whereas the left side of our brain is rational, analytical, and controlling, our right hemisphere is where we acquire our creativity, intuition, and emotional expression. It plays a key role in divergent thinking and the creative problem solving that depends on it. Divergent thinking is spontaneous, free-flowing, non-linear manner. It uses lateral, nontraditional, and unconventional thinking. Creative thinking is needed to solve problems; however, we don't really get to use it in the classroom. Instead, linear convergent thinking is required with multiple choice tests as a great example. This is not how a divergent thinking solves problem because it's associated with four main characteristics: Fluency the ability to generate numerous ideas or solutions quickly; Flexibility the ability to think about different ways to solve a problem at the same time; Originality the ability to generate ideas that most people don't consider; Elaboration the ability to not only think through the fine points of an idea but to carry it out as well.

SUMMARY: Create solutions to problems. Use the right brain hemisphere. Deviate from the standard problem-solving techniques used in schools.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Initiate the high five by holding up your hand (palm outward) while facing the other person. Propel your hand forward while saying "High five!", "Gimme five!", "Up here!", or "Hit me!". Proceed to high five as above. Keep your eye on the prize! Focus on your partner's hand or elbow to ensure accuracy and prevent either of you from getting smacked in the face. Instead of offering your hand to your partner with your palm facing outward, bring it down near your hip and turn your palm up towards the ceiling. Signal that you're ready by saying "down low!" Your partner should then slap your hand with a downward swing of his arm. If you're feeling devilish, pull your hand out of the way at the last second. You may or may not want to gloat with a rhyming remark like "too slow!" If you liked this method and are looking to expand your repertoire, try coupling this move with its cousin, the aptly named "Up High". The Air five (also known as the "Wi-five") is a long distance high five which only requires a line of sight to accomplish. You'll want to follow the classic High five rules without the actual hand contact - in other word, shove your hand, palm facing outward, towards your friend while s/he does the same. Try to make your palms "meet" virtually at the same time. For best results, accompany the move with high five sound effects such as "Whoopish!" or "Kapow!" upon virtual contact. This high five variant is perfect for the digital age, as it allows two people to high five over video chat from thousands of miles away. Perform a classic high five as normal, but, after the initial smack, maintain hand contact for several seconds before releasing. For best results, you'll want to make eye contact with your partner. Try to use your eyes to convey a sense of longing any other host of barely-suppressed emotions simmering just below your calm exterior! For extra fun, slowly let your fingers weave between your partner's until your hands are clasped in a lover's embrace. This technique is not technically a High five, but it's a related gesture that's similar enough to bear mention here. In The Bro Fist, each bro forms a closed fist with one hand, lightly taps his fist to his partner's, making knuckle-to-knuckle contact, and finishes with a hearty grunt or shout. This technique has several of its own variations - just a few are listed below: The Rocket. Bro 1, after impact, twists his fist and makes a thumbs-up, while Bro 2 mimics the rocket's tail fire by putting his hand under Bro 1's fist and waving his fingers like a trail of fire as he slowly moves his hand toward the floor. Both bros make a whooshing noise to mimic the sound of a rocket. The Stick Shift. Upon impact, Bro 2 grabs Bro 1's fist with a frontal grip and yells "stick shift!" Bro 2 then proceeds to mimic the shifting motion of a manual transmission car using Bro 1's fist as a gearshift while making revving noises. The Big Bang. Upon Impact, move both fists away from each other slowly as if there was an explosion in the middle. Make low rumbling noises to mimic the sound of an atomic bomb exploding far in the distance.

SUMMARY:
Learn "The Classic". Learn "The Down Low". Learn "The Air Five". Learn "The Freeze". Learn "The Bro Fist" and its variants.