Bad Boy - A Memoir As a boy, Walter Dean Myers was quick-tempered and physically strong, always ready for a fight. He also read voraciously-he would check out books from the library and carry them home, hidden in brown paper bags in order to avoid other boys' teasing. He aspired to be a writer. But growing up in a poor family in Harlem, his hope for a successful future diminished as he came to realize fully the class and racial struggles that surrounded him. He began to doubt himself and the values that he had always relied on, attending high school less and less, turning to the streets and his books for comfort. Chapter 9 – Marita’s
Bargain KIPP Academy is a middle school in the Bronx that gives students a more structured learning environment.The smile, sit up, listen, ask questions, nod when being spoken to, and track with your eyes (SSLANT) protocol is a good practice that many schools should have in place. Marita’s bargain is one that she felt was the best for her future of success.Marita has to make many sacrifices in order to attend KIPP Academy.She had to get up early, return home late and stay up late to complete homework.Most of all Marita lost a good friend, because her friend wasn’t willing to make the same sacrifices to get ahead.Marita wants to be successful, so she is willing to take advantage of the opportunities that KIPP Academy has to offer her.Marita knows if she works hard at KIPP Academy, she has the opportunity to be successful in high school and go on to college.KIPP Academy will open doors for Marita’s opportunities for success. |
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