Warm- Up 9/10Diagram the following sentences and be

prepared to discuss your answers.1. John danced.2. Shirley sings.3. Puddles formed.4. Students stared.

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.

The novel you will be reading is called The Bully

Meet the author…. Paul LanganBorn in 1972 in PhiladelphiaWorked 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

Where he found “the courage” to write….

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 textbooksTaught an English course in college

The Bluford seriesA 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

As you read…..Look for clues about the theme, or main

ideaThink about how you would handle the

situations that Darrell facesThink about how you relate to the story

Vocabulary Chapters 1-2

1. wavering p.12. retaliate p.7 3. dread p.134. menacing p.145. wearily p.16 6. awe p.16

Wavering (v.) to feel doubt; going back and forth

Retaliate (v.) to return one act for another, usually harm.

Dread (n.) a strong feeling of fear and/or worry.

Menacing (adj.) threatening

Wearily (adv.) tired or exhausted

Awe (n.) amazement, along with feelings of fear and respect.