Say Something
by Peggy Moss
Illustrated by Lea Lyon

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Respond to this book on the Powers Ferry Blog

Words and Phrases to Explore
 

Literacy/Language Arts

Writer's Craft

• Sensory Details

• Varying Sentence Length

Reading Strategy:  Understanding Theme

Reading Strategy:  Making Inferences

• "My face burned.  I looked down at the table."

• "...when they saw my face getting wet..."

• "They didn't do anything."  "Right," I said.

Related websites

Say Something  - This is the official Say Something website.

Say Something - Tilbury House - This site begins with a summary of the book, but also includes many resources for teachers.  The websites from the back of the book are included here as well.  Great Resource!

Say Something Discussion Guide - This discussion guide is part of a whole newsletter focused on using children's literature to address bullying.

Stop Bullying Now - Interactive website that the students will love.  The webisodes are great for discussion or written responses.

Sticks and Stones and Names Can Hurt You - A webquest for intermediate students.  Final project is a powerpoint presentation.

McGruff - He is back and his message is that friendship beats bullying every time.

Activities Integrating Technology

MovieMaker or iMovie - Create a public service announcement related to bullying.

Video Streaming - Conduct a search for bullying and you will find a few that are appropriate for elementary students.

Updated January 9, 2007