The Problem With Bullies- Scholastic News Article

Price, S. (2004) The Problem With Bullies. Junior Scholastic. Scholastic News. Retrieved, September 30, 2018, from http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/bullying/bullying_news/index.asp?article=problemjr&topic=0 (article, at grade level, teacher led and independent)

“The Problem With Bullies” is written by Sean Price and offers a student perspective on bullying. This article provides students an opportunity to read about bullying, a relevant topic for our students. The 1 page article utilizes both national data on bullying and personal anecdotes from a student named Karen (not her real name) and a student named Craig Little. These personal stories are often relatable to students and help students connect to the text.

This nonfiction article ties in well with Wonder’s main theme, bullying. It also addresses California School Library Standards Grade 5 Standard 4 which requires “students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning”. Specifically it allows for students to, “read widely and use various media for information, personal interest, and lifelong learning”. This article from Scholastic News provides an expository text for our curricular set and offers tips for students on how to deal with bullies which is important information for students to have.