1. Today’s Agenda

2. Brett asked Leeza whether anyone died in the accident. Leeza’s reply was “Just me.” What does she mean by this statement? What does it suggest about her state of mind? Explain. (see page 93) How is Reef being sent to North Hills kind of a gift? Explain. (see pages 103 to 104) Why will Valerie Harris be important to Leeza’s recovery? Explain. (see pages 115 to 117)

3. You are a freelance news reporter who reports the latest events through twitter Pick a recent event from The First Stone – Reactions to Reef’s trial, Reef being sent to the group home, Leeza’s rehabilitation process Update your twitter feed with the most up to date and important information concerning the case – What should you say to catch your followers attention while you inform them about the case? – Keep in mind twitter posts are 140 characters – keep it brief and to the point! – Who, what, where, why, how?

4. 17 year old girl in coma. Seriously injured after rock hit her car. Accident victim regains consciousness. Must adjust to what has happened. Patient completing rehab. It will be a long and painful process. Family outraged! Boy who threw rock “gets nothing”! Did it because he wanted to. First interview with victim: “It’s changed my life, and no one cares.” #DontThrowRocks #HangInThereLeeza #DemandStrongerPunishment #CarAccident #LifeAdjustment

6. Your tweets have grabbed the interest of the local newspaper company in your community. They want you to cover the story in depth! Expand on your tweets to explain the story to your readers. They want more details on what is happening. – Try to keep your readers attention by using vivid details – You can use mock interviews to make your article more realistic Make sure to cover your basic questions. You don’t want readers to feel like you’re STILL not giving them the whole story. – Who, what, where, why, how = expand!

7. Rock thrown at car changes 17-year-old’s life The general public of Halifax is shocked by a story recently reported on twitter about an accident victim whose life has dramatically changed – all because of a rock carelessly thrown into traffic. 17-year-old Leeza Morrison’s life changed in an instant when she was driving home from volunteering and a rock was thrown at her windshield. The teen was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, in a coma. She has since woke up, but will remain in the hospital. Leeza is currently learning how to adjust to changes as a result of the accident. It seems the coma was not the worst of her worries and she must learn to manage the pain she is in and regain control over her body. She has suffered multiple bone breaks and dislocations. The teen had started her rehabilitation process, but it will be a long and painful journey. Leeza will need to learn to walk and complete simple tasks all over again. It is an understatement to say she deserves justice for the pain and suffering she and her family have had to go through. From the public’s reaction, they seem to agree. But justice may be a long time coming. A recent news release states the young man who threw the rock has been sentenced to a group home and complete community service. “It’s an outrage!” mother of the victim, Diane Morrison, states, “He gets nothing!” How does Leeza, the accident victim herself, feel about the situation? In an interview earlier today, she told reporters: “My friends have even stopped visiting. It’s changed my life, and no one cares.”

8. 43210 Twitter Activity and Newspaper Article completed, well developed, with thoughtful, detailed information relevant to the novel and explaining the situation fully. Twitter Activity and Newspaper Article completed with clear details and explanation. Information is relevant to the novel. Twitter Activity and Newspaper Article is mostly complete but with little to no detail and/or relevance to the novel. Twitter Activity and/or Newspaper is incomplete. Assignment is missing/ not handed in. Outcomes: GCO 8: use writing and other ways of representing to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learning; and to use their imaginations 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 GCO 9: create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes 9.1, 9.2 GCO 10: use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness 10.3, 10.4, 10.5