BARE TNTTHARSERS ferent A teaig Earl esl Bost Writing Hf the boys wrote an apology to Joey, ‘what might they say? Put yourself in the place of one of the bullies and ‘rite a letter apologizing to Joey. Social Studies ‘Work with a group to make and present a commercial informing other kids at your school of what to do if they are bullied or if they see bullying happening Rédding A-Z eerDifferent BARE TNTTHARSERS Written by Larry Fleece lustrated by Dani Jones swireadiogors.com eee ronal How does bullying make those involved feel?BARE TNTTHARSERS Kevin finished his homework in the library after school and hurried out. He hoped there were still enough guys around for a good game of basketball. tet 3 Kevin turned the corner toward the schoolyard. He could see some boys across the playground. They were all making noise and having fun. He was glad they were still there.BARE TNTTHARSERS As Kevin came closer to the boys, he could sense that something was wrong, The boys were grouped closely together, and their cheers sounded more like teasing. tet 5 When Kevin reached the athers, he could see what was going on. The group was throwing a baseball cap back and forth. They were playing keep-away from one boy in the middle, His name was Joey, and he was deaf. 6BARE TNTTHARSERS “What's the matter, Joey?” they teased, “Poor little Joey wants his cap back?” They laughed as they tossed the cap from one boy to the next. Joey ran and jumped in between them, but he couldn't catch his cap. ett 7 “Hey, Kevin! Here!” one of the boys shouted as Kevin approached them. The boy tossed Joey's cap to Kevin. 8BRAC ERREERE All the boys shouted and waved their arms, calling for the cap back from Kevin. Joey ran over and stopped in front of Kevin. Kevin could see that Joey's face was streaked with tears eet ° “Come on, Kevin! Throw it here!” the other boys shouted. Joey stood silent. His hair was a mess, and his, clothes were damp with sweat: 0BARE TNTTHARSERS Kevin handed the cap to Joey. Joey looked at Kevin for a moment, then pulled on his cap and ran away. The other boys booed and shouted at Kevin. “Awww, look at the BFFs!" they teased. “More like DFFs—deaf friends forever. Hey, are you going to hang out and not hear things together?” 2BARE TNTTHARSERS “That insult doesn't even make sense. You guys shouldn't pick Now Kevin found himself in the on Joey just because he’s different,” middle of the crowd of boys. They Kevin said, “Think how hard it closed in around him. Kevin had must be to be deaf, and think how to say something, much you've hurt his feelings!” taint 8 4Glossary deat (adj) able to hear little or nothing at all (p. 6) insult (n.) a rude or offensive remark or action cr) eep-away (11.)_a game in which two or more people try to keep something away from another ©) playground (1.) a place for outdoor play, often near a school (p. 4) BARE TNTTHARSERS sense (0) to become aware of something (p. 5) Kevin didn't feel like playing basketball with those guys anymore. He broke through the boys and ran teasing (it) an act of making fun after Joey. of someone (p. 5) venta 8 %BARE TNTTHARSERS Quick Check Name Date Instructions: Read each question caret and choose the best ane. 4. What is one of the author's purposes for writing this story? @® to inform readers about the game keep-away @® to persuade readers to tease other kids © to entertain readers with a nonfiction story © to entertain readers with a realistic fiction story 2. What is the main setting of this story? ® Kevin's backyard @® school cafeteria © classroom © playground 3. What makes Joey different? @ He's blind, ® He's deaf. © He's short. @O He's sick. 4. What does the word insult mean? @ an angry comment ® a funny comment © ascary comment © a rude comment 5. Why does Joey have tears on his face? ® The boys are playing keep- away with his hat. ® The boys kicked him, © He fell down and hurt himself. @ He did poorly on a test. 6. What does the word sense mean? @® to use money for something ® to be able to smell something © to become aware of something © to think about somethingDees BRAT CIOTTEARREAS Redding A-Z ‘ick Check conan Name 7. What is the problem in this story? @® Kevin wants to play basketball with his friends. ® Joey is being picked ‘on and needs help. © Joey lost his hat. D Kevin gives Joey his hat back. 8. What happens after one of the boys tosses the hat to Kevin? @® Kevin tosses it to another boy. @® Kevin runs away with it © Kevin hands it to Joey. © Kevin puts it on his head and laughs. 9. What lesson does the author want the reader to learn? @ It’s okay to pick on someone your own size. @® Don’t pick on deat people. © Don't tease someone just because he or she is different. © If someone is being teased, just walk away, Different Date 10. What event concludes the story? nn @® Kevin plays basketball with the guys. ® Kevin gives Joey his hat back © Kevin runs off to find Joey. D Kevin tells the guys not to pick on Joey. Extended Response: Where do you think Joey ended up going after he ran off at the end of the story? Explain why.BARE TNTTHARSERS Reading A-Z we ‘Quick Check Answer Sheet Different sad ogra aier Papn 1. Author's Purpose 2.O story Elements 3. © Main eo ond etais 4.0 voeatutry 5. @ cause and erect 6. vocabulary 1.@ Problem and solution 8. © sequence Events 9. © Author's Purpose 10. © sequence Events 11, Answers will vary, however, students should note that Joey was very upset when he ran away ‘and so itis likely that he went to find an adult, Accept all answers students can justify using details from the story.ABSG.LR Ses ABATE TA REARS PHS, MMR SLM ARMORWanda con mney See you!