Anticipation+Guide-+Staying+Fat+for+Sarah+Byrnes

//__STAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES __// //__By Chris Crutcher __// 8th Grade ELA Ms. Wilson Anticipation Guide

Write "agree" or "disagree" for each statement. Then briefly explan why you think as you do.

** 1. Children are too mean to each other. ** ** 2. No one should ever be made to feel like an outcast. **

** 3. The justice system in the United States is too easy on child abusers. ** ** 4. Overweight people shouldn't try to "fit in" with other students. ** ** 5. Bullies shouldn't be allowed to attend school with other children. ** ** 6. Students should be allowed to publish a newspaper saying whatever they want to say. ** ** 7. There should be a required class in every high school that discusses contemporary issues. ** ** 8. Teachers should be held responsible for their actions, even if they are trying to protect a student. ** ** 9. People should do whatever they have to do to protect their friends. ** ** 10. Everyone can change over time--even bullies. **