Upstander: An individual(s) who sees wrong and acts.īefore, during and after reading strategies to increase comprehension:.

Bystander: A person(s) who is present at an event or incident, but does not take part.

Offenders: A person(s) that offends, does something wrong, or causes problems.

Target: The person(s) who is selected as the aim of an attack.

Dissecting: To analyze something in detail.

Shrinkspeak: Text talk, making meaning of something that was texted, whether it be correct or incorrect.

Urging: Trying to persuade someone into doing something.

Anxious: Expressing worry, unease, or nervousness about someone, something and/or an event.

Exaggerates: Represent something as being larger, greater, better or worse than it really is.

Humanity: The quality or condition of being human.

Mutual: Shared between two or more people or groups.

Disapproving: Expressing an unfavorable opinion.

Cyberbullying is the main theme in this book, so it is important to have a brief discussion about this topic to build schema for the novel.

Before students read Backlash, have them watch this short youtube video on cyberbullying.

Students can explore about Sarah, view real photographs, look up author appearances, etc.

Before students read Backlash, have them explore Sarah Darer Littman’s website to find out some information about her and her book.After students form their definition, have them complete a think-pair-share activity and have them discuss their findings. Students will be asked to look up the title of this book on the internet and create their own definition of the title of the book, Backlash. This is because students will be conducting research on their own. There will be no link provided for this activity.

Christian, the boy she likes point out her flaws to everyone and this pushes her farther than everyone thought it would.Įlectronic resources to support students reading of the text: Lara becomes depressed because of the online bullying that she is put through. This novel quickly sends the message to readers that what happens online, does not always stay online. Summary: Backlash tells Lara’s heart wrenching story about online bullying.

Text copyright: 2015 by Sarah Darer Littmanĭrama – Bullying – Depressing – Harsh – Onlineĭetermine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Backlash by sarah darer littman