ENGLISH 9

Creative Writing: 

"How do our decisions affect ourselves and others?"

Tuesday, November 29th

Quick announcement:

• Hand in your personal responses from last class, but again attach a self-assessment purple Performance Standards Quick Scale (prompt about someone in your life who is a source of hope and inspiration).

Today's Lesson:
1.) Teacher reads the short story "Kyle" out loud to the class, followed by a class discussion: "What do you think of this story?  Is it realistic?  Why or why not?  Has anyone ever had such a profound impact on you before?"


2.) Watch the "Bully Richard Gale Interview," followed by a class discussion.

Class discussion:
"Should we have sympathy for Richard Gale?  Why or why not? What consequences should he face, if any? How could Richard Gale make things 'right'?  What thoughts and choices run through the mind of someone who is being bullied, before they react?  Can a bully control a victim or is this control merely an illusion?"


3.) Students read "Are Bullies Criminals?" (independently) and then write a personal response (NOT an essay, as the page indicates - see the purple Performance Standards Quick Scale for personal responses), answering either:

• Yes, bullies are criminals because . . .
• OR
• No, bullies are not criminals because . . .

Be sure to include personal opinions, experiences, and examples.

This personal response is due Thursday, November 29th.