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Diagram the following sentences and be prepared to discuss your answers. John danced. Shirley sings. Puddles formed. Students stared. Warm- Up 9/10. What did you learn about bullying?. The first week of school we discussed bullying; its effects, causes, and solutions.
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Diagram the following sentences and be prepared to discuss your answers. • John danced. • Shirley sings. • Puddles formed. • Students stared. Warm- Up 9/10
What did you learn about bullying? The first week of school we discussed bullying; its effects, causes, and solutions
What does this picture suggest?Discuss the image as a class and how you can relate to it.
Born in 1972 in Philadelphia • Worked in a variety of jobs including: • Shoe salesman • Landscaper at a mental institution • Enrolled in Camden County College and transferred to La Salle University where he received his degree in English Meet the author…. Paul Langan
During college, he traveled to his room mate’s home in Kenya and became a prison tutor • Became assistant editor at Townsend Press after graduation • Contributed to a number of textbooks • Taught an English course in college Where he found “the courage” to write….
A collection of 18 novels based on the lives of high school students and their families • Bluford High is named after Guion Bluford, the first African American astronaut • Each novel addresses a different topic The Bluford series
Look for clues about the theme, or main idea • Think about how you would handle the situations that Darrell faces • Think about how you relate to the story As you read…..
1. wavering p.1 • 2. retaliate p.7 • 3. dread p.13 • 4. menacing p.14 • 5. wearily p.16 • 6. awe p.16 Vocabulary Chapters 1-2
Awe (n.) amazement, along with feelings of fear and respect.