Famous Outsiders
This famous country singer was bullied in her younger years and spent her alone time writing song lyrics
Taylor Swift
In this short story, a man named Gregor woke up one day to find that he was a monstrous verminous bug
The Metamorphosis
bigotry
In "Revenge of the Geeks", according to psychology professor Kathryn LaFontana, what is the worst thing in the world for teenagers?
Being "different".
This famous American, who lived from 1709-1790 was the center of focus in the short story, "Isn't Everyone a Little Bit Weird?"
Ben Franklin
Finish this quote from "Encountering the Other": "cultures have difficulty understanding _____ cultures"
Other
Meaning to treat a person, group or concept as insignificant
Marginalize
In "Revenge of the Geeks", How do successful scientists thing, according to Robbins?
They think uniquely.
This rap icon was badly bullied inside and outside of school for being white and living in a trailer.
Eminem
In "The Doll's House", Kezia has a favorite object from inside the doll house. What is this item?
The lamp
Meaning "malicious" or with the intention of inflicting pain
Spiteful
In "The Doll's House", what does Kezia do that makes Aunt Beryl angry?
Kezia shows the doll's house to the Kelvey's.
This famous vampire was bullied in school for behaving like an actor.
Robert Pattinson
Finish this quote from "Isn't Everyone a Little Bit Weird?": First, the most gifted, successful people are often ________.
Eccentric
Meaning to ignore and reject
Shun
In "Sonnet, With Bird", Why does that speaker go to London?
The narrator is sent to London by his publisher to promote his book.
The pop star has made many songs about being proud of who you are, but she hasn’t always been made to feel that way as she was bullied in high school for being herself.
Lady Gaga
Finish this quote from "Revenge of the Geeks": "We don't view a saxophonist as musically _______ if he can't play the violin."
Challenged
Meaning the act of making something better or less painful
Amelioration
In "Sonnet, With Bird", whom does the speaker meet in London?
The narrator meets up with his childhood friend named Aaron who was working in a pub.