Streaming

Write a short journal entry about a typical school day in the life of Elliot Gekewicz.  

Please be sure to edit your work thoroughly, paying particular attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar.

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The Man Without Fear

Answer the following questions in full sentences and using the P.E.E.L structure of writing when appropriate.

1. Why doesn't Russell tell his mother the truth? (p. 8)
2. Why is middle school "basically a place you tried to survive?" (p. 9)
3. Why was Parkland Middle School known by the students as "Darkland?" (p. 10)
4. There are a number of interactions (p. 11) between Russell and Richie listed. Rewrite three of them from the perspective of Richie. 
5. Why was Daredevil Russell's favourite superhero? (p. 12)
6. What "control" does Richie have over Russell? (p. 13)
7. Explain the significance of the "black army jacket" (p. 14). Why do you think that Russell wants to get one?
8. Why do you think that Russell throws the picture of Daredevil away? (p. 15)
9. Bullying can take many forms. Using your College Diary (p. 36) list and match THREE types of bullying used by Richie in this chapter.
10. Who is your favourite superhero? Why?

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Richie

I just wished that once I could say the right thing - but the next chance I had with somebody important my words would pop out clanky and loud and I would want to run my head into a wall. I'd wonder what happened to me? (p. 3)

Describe and reflect on a time in your own life when you didn't or couldn't say the right thing.

Write your response in 10-15 minutes on your laptops in Pages. Then spend 5-10 minutes reading through your response and editing it. Please ensure that any errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are adjusted accordingly.

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The Revealers - Context

Bullying comes in many different forms. As a result unfortunately it can also lead to consequences that have long ranging effects.  

Read the poem The Lesson by Roger McGough. A copy of the poem has been placed in your Drive/English folder. Alternatively you can access it using the LINK here.

Write a response to the teacher in this poem from the perspective of one of the only student 'survivors' of the lesson taught.

Your response can take any form that you wish. It should be written in first person and reflect the emotions evoked by the poet and his narrative. 

Publish your response as the second post on your new personal Empowering The Individual blogger page.