Middle School Social Exclusion
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How many people were in the group of friends mentioned at the beginning of the story?

  • Eight
  • Six (correct)
  • Seven
  • Five

What was the narrator's initial reaction to not being invited to Bridget's party?

  • She was angry.
  • She was relieved.
  • She was disappointed and felt unworthy. (correct)
  • She was indifferent.

Meredith was upset that she wasn't invited to Bridget's party.

False (B)

What activity were the girls going shopping for the next day?

<p>Bridget's party</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the final resolution of the story regarding the narrator and the party?

<p>The narrator was eventually invited to the party. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The group of friends were considered ______ and jetsam that washed under a tree.

<p>flotsam</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator say in response to Bridget's invitation at the end of the story?

<p>She smiled</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Exclusion

Feeling left out or excluded by others. Feeling of not belonging.

Popular Group

A group of people considered the most popular or influential.

Dismay

Feeling uneasy or anxious about something.

Tidbits

Small talk or casual conversation.

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Subject Avoidance

Behavior that avoids a subject, often due to discomfort.

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Averting Eyes

To look away or avoid eye contact.

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Insignificant

Not important, lacking in value.

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Relishing the Moment

Feeling gratitude or pleasure at a positive outcome.

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Afterthought Invitation

Inviting someone to an event at the last minute, often as a replacement.

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Internal Conflict

The main character's internal struggle with a decision.

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Decision to Refuse

The main character ultimately rejects the last-minute invitation.

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Dissolving

A temporary escape to avoid dealing with problems.

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Furtive Glance

Making weak eye contact, especially due to nervousness or dishonesty.

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Rejection

The state of being rejected or turned down.

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Emotional Check

Quickly glancing at the subject of a conversation to see their emotional response.

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Inferiority

Showing feelings of inadequacy.

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Party Prank

A plan to make the main character laugh at a party.

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Tell Someone

To tell friends and family about plans.

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Try Not To Cry

Avoiding to cry, which is often difficult.

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Evil Place

An evil place or area.

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Party

An event where someone might be excluded.

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Forgottenness

Feeling left out or forgotten.

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Hiding sadness

Pretending that everything is fine.

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Fitting in

Wanting to be like others.

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Sick

Feeling ill, weak, or unable to function.

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Just Be You

Worrying about fitting in is unneccesary.

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Self Acceptance

Having unique qualities.

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Self Love

Being able to be happy alone.

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Positivity

Don't focus on the bad, focus on the good.

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I Am Worthy

Reject that feeling.

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Study Notes

  • The narrator realizes she wasn't invited to Bridget's party.
  • The narrator and her friends gather under a tree near the library before school.
  • The group consists of six people: Theresa, Becky, Barbara, Carol, Kim, and the narrator.
  • They don't quite fit in with the typical middle school social groups and are considered outsiders.
  • The narrator notices the group seems tighter, and white envelopes are being hidden.
  • Bridget is a popular girl and the narrator's opposite
  • She appears stylish, with perfect hair and matching shoes for every outfit.
  • Bridget has a group of followers and being invited to her party signifies social status.
  • The narrator feels dejected and hopes that Bridget will still give her an invitation.
  • Becky tries to alleviate the awkwardness by asking about algebra homework.
  • The narrator is preoccupied with feeling inadequate.
  • The narrator heads to English class and is overwhelmed by the smells in the cafeteria.
  • She wonders why she wasn't invited, questioning her appearance.
  • The narrator recalls a recent project with Bridget, where Bridget criticized her seriousness.

Party Details and Exclusion

  • The narrator overhears details about Bridget's party, including bowling, a sleepover, a scavenger hunt, and scary movies.
  • Meredith, a drama club member who wasn't invited, asks the narrator about the party.
  • The narrator exaggerates her knowledge of the party details as if she is going.
  • At lunch, the group avoids discussing the party.
  • Kim mentions going shopping, but the narrator declines, knowing it's for the party.
  • Becky implies Bridget could only invite a limited number of people.
  • The narrator says goodbye to Becky without looking at her, to avoid showing her emotions.
  • The narrator blames her hair and coat for not being invited.
  • She realizes she cannot change her height or force herself to hug people.
  • The narrator hates Bridget for making her life miserable.
  • She avoids eye contact to avoid having to pretend to be likeable

Hope and Hesitation

  • News spreads that three invited girls can't attend due to a band trip.
  • The narrator sees the girls returning their invitations to Bridget.
  • Whispers circulate about who might replace them.
  • Nine girls try to get Bridget's attention and the narrator realizes they want to be chosen.
  • Becky tells the narrator that Bridget mentioned inviting her and Kim overheard it too.
  • Becky tells the narrator to call her and has her fingers crossed.
  • The narrator is unsure of Becky's intention of why she said Bridget was "maybe" going to invite her.
  • The narrator considers not going to the party.
  • Bridget approaches the narrator to give her an invite.
  • The original name on the envelope had been scratched out with no new name written.
  • The narrator looks back at Bridget before boarding the bus, and smiles.

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A girl realizes she wasn't invited to a popular girl's party, causing her to feel excluded and inadequate. She observes her friend group, noticing they seem closer and are hiding white envelopes—likely party invitations. Overwhelmed by her social standing, she withdraws and fixates on why she was left out.

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