Unit 2: Everyday it Happens
Paraphrasing Stanza 1 Every time I try to speak, someone ends up disliking me and whenever they say something hurtful, I have to forgive them again. Whenever I listen to what they say, I hold back my angry responses and when I hear their words, I quietly wipe away my tears. Stanza 2 No matter where I go, I feel like a victim without a name. Even when I try to hide, they always manage to find me again. Whenever they see me, I pretend to be happy and smile but once they’re gone, I can’t hold back the tears anymore. Final Stanza At night, even in my sleep, I have terrifying dreams and during the day, I wish my life wasn’t like this. Questions/Answers Based on your reading of the poem, how do you think bullying makes people feel? Bullying makes people feel hurt, sad, and alone. It can make them feel like they’re not good enough and cause them to lose confidence in themselves. It can also make school feel like an unsafe or scary place. Now that you know more about bul...