Posted by ssymborski on January 31, 2008
"The new girl stood up. People started whispering. "I am from near Manila. In the Philippines," she said, and sat down. The whispers turned into giggling." (Page 27)
Questions:
How must if have felt for Catalina to be laughed at and whispered about on her first day in a new school?
What motivates people to treat those who are different as outsiders?
What would it take at your school to make those who are new or different feel welcome?
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February 5th, 2008 at 8:10 am
For Catilina to be whispered on her first day must have made her feel really bad. To be in style motivates people and to be like everyone else does too. For people to get to know them and to treat them like they were their friends.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:02 am
I bet Catalina felt horrible and bad.
February 25th, 2008 at 8:05 am
I think all the school needs to do is be kinder and not judge people from how they look, talk, or do something.
February 29th, 2008 at 8:04 am
To make someone new feel welcome I would show them around and try to make friend with them.