At First I Felt:
At first I was feeling happy I was enjoying going to school and making new friends. I felt I had recognition and fit in with the other kids. My new friends were supportive and uplifting and made me feel happy.
I Slowly Felt Like:
After the name calling started I felt a bit of my happiness leave with every name like I was a cup with holes leaking water until there was no more.My friends felt helpless so we drifted apart. I tried to feel happy and confident in myself but I couldn't. I felt cowardly and weak against others
Now I Feel:
Now I feel like I can't be happy it was all taken from me. I feel empty and lonely. I hope to feel strong and connect with my friends again and try not to give bullies power against me or my friends. I started to realise the things they were saying weren't true and they were saying them to other people. I felt my confidence and happiness build after realising I wasn't alone and I could help relate to other people. After re-connecting with my new friends I felt better, less lonely and like I belonged with that friend group.
My Experience:
Today for writing we were introduced to our new topic Narrative Writing. Today we had to imagine a can of shaving cream was a person getting bullied and when we pumped it out it was someones happiness leaving. I thought it was interesting to imagine it from a different perspective as if someone was being bullied and they were feeling empty and powerless. I realised this because when the can was full it was strong, but when it was empty it was weak.
Hi Ruby,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting your writing. I loved your imagery and descriptions, they really created a vivid picture as I was reading your work. I think it is important to be able to understand how other people feel. Do you think the idea of using a can to promote this was a good idea? I am a teacher at Yaldhurst School and I was wondering if you think this is something I should do with my class and why? I look forward to your reply.
Kind regards
Mrs Taylor :)