Question
Lucy more than any other girl in the school, but he had an odd way of showing it.
Sie walked ahead of him in line, he kicked at her shoe. When she passed him on the
pal yard, he called her "Lucy the Loser." He even wrote a mean word on her homework
ring the bus ride to school. But what puzzled Lucy the most was receiving an invitation to
Kyle's birthday party. Figuring that he was just planning a mean trick on her, Lucy decided not to
po. As Kyle eagerly awaited Lucy's arrival. Lucy talked on the phone to Jacob. When Kyle
finally realized that Lucy was not coming to his party, he was devastated.
s What is the theme of this story?
6 What happens in the story that leads you to believe this?
Answer
The theme of this story is bullying and its negative effects on both the victim and the bully.
The actions of Kyle towards Lucy, such as kicking her shoe, calling her names, and writing mean words on her homework, demonstrate his bullying behavior. Lucy's decision not to attend Kyle's party shows the impact of his actions on her, while Kyle's devastation at her absence suggests that he may have regretted his behavior towards her. Overall, the story highlights the harmful consequences of bullying and the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.