Question

after watching the video, discuss the following questions: 1. greenidge describes feeling alienated, lost, unhappy, and misunderstood during middle school. does her middle school experience sound like that of a typical middle - schooler? 2. in an effort to find a way to escape or “challenge reality,” greenidge says she turned to reading and books. in what ways can books offer escape or help someone to “challenge reality”?

Explanation:

1. Middle - school years are often a time of self - discovery and social adjustment. Greenidge's feelings of alienation, etc. may be more intense than typical but are within the range of common middle - school experiences. Many middle - schoolers face social challenges, identity confusion, and emotional upheaval.
2. Books can offer escape by transporting readers to different worlds, times, and perspectives. They can challenge reality by presenting alternative ways of life, ideas, and values, making readers question and re - evaluate their own beliefs and the world around them.

Answer:

1. Her experience has elements that are common among middle - schoolers like social and emotional challenges, but the intensity might be more pronounced for her.
2. Books can offer escape through creating alternate worlds and challenge reality by presenting new ideas and perspectives.