The Bully - 8th Grade Theme Unit

Choose one of the questions below to answer. Be sure to use complete sentences, correct capitalization, and punctuation. Respond to one (1) other classmates post. 1. Mr. Dooling, Darrell's gym teacher, believes that sports build strength and confidence. Write a Write Tools Paragraph which shows if you agree or disagree with this claim. Provide clear, specific examples to illustrate your position. 2. Darell dreads going to gym class for a variety of reasons. Write about a particular subject or class at school that you really dislike. Be sure to discuss the various reasons why you don't enjoy that particular subject. At the end of your paragraph, discuss what could be done to improve your opinion of the class. 3. Darrell avoids telling his mother the truth about what is happening inside and outside of the school. Write about a time when you lied to your parent/guardian because you didn't want them to worry about you. What did you lie about? How did you feel about lying ...

Choose 2 of the following questions to answer. Then respond to 2 other posts. (3 Total Posts) 1. How does Amberlynn behave toward Darrell at the supermarket? Why does Darrell like it when she says "we freshman," referring to herself and Darrell? 2. What does Darrell hear happening outside involving his cousins Travis & Nate? How does he react? How does Uncle Jason react? Why do you think he reacts this way? 3. What happens between Tyray and Darrell in Mr. Mitchell's class? 4. What is Darrell's initial opinion of Mr. Mitchell? How does his opinion change? Why? 5. Does Darrell enjoy his first lunch period at Bluford? Why or why not?

Choose ONE of the questions about chapter 1 & 2 to answer. Respond to one other post. 1. Where are Darrell and his mother moving from? Where are they moving to and why? 2. How does Darrell feel about moving? Why does he feel this way? 3.  Where does Darrell recall being bullies in the past? Who was the bully? How did Darrell respond? 4.  What comments does Uncle Jason make about when he sees Darrell? How does Darrell feel about how Uncle Jason regards him? 5. What happens when Darrell attempts to be friendly toward the group of boys standing outside the sandwich shop?