Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia
Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia
A Presentation on the Use of this Novel in a Juvenile Detention
Centerby Erin Lockwood and Ryan Leng
Image for Jumped found at
http://www.ritawg.com/my-books/#jumpedCover design by Alison
Klapthor
Rita Williams-GarciaBorn in Queens, New York- 1957.
Her father was in the army.
Most inspired by her mother.
Attended Hofstra University, majoring in Economics.
Author of four award-winning novels.
Writing is her passion.
Information about the author found at: http://www.ritawg.com/
and
http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/williamsgarcia.html
Image of author found at http://www.ritawg.com/
Inspiration for Jumped
Professor at Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Wrote Jumped to examine each persons role in peer violence.
Observed NYC classrooms for two years.
Information found in section entitled "Behind the Book" in
Jumped.
Audience: Juvenile Detention Center8th through 12th grade
This novel can help students see the consequences of fighting
and how to make school safer for all.
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SummaryJumped is about 3 girlsDominique, Trina, and Leticiawho
attend a NYC school.
Trina steps in Dominique's personal space, and Domnique vows to
assault her.
Leticia knows Trina doesnt know, but she does nothing.
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Students form groups based on identity.All indviduals want to
belongand define themselves against each other.
Theme: Responsibilityof students toward studentsof teachers
toward studentsand of students toward teachersthe school towards
students and teachers...
Photo of female student found at
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LeticiaShe has a responsibility to report a potential fightbut
she doesnt.
Her lack of action shows consequences of not communicating with
advisors.Her friend, Bea, acts as her conscience.
Image of cell phone photo found at
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/908589
DominiqueFails to take responsibility for herlow grades in
schoolShe blames her teacher, coach, and takes her rage out on
Trina.
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TrinaPhysical abuse she endures shows the consequences of others
not taking responsibility.
Students should inform an adult if they know of imminent
violence.
Image of Colored pencils found at
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1087288
Teachers and SchoolsFail to relate lessons to life.Fail to
cultivate a peaceful school.Fail to create an environmentof open
communication.Fail to engage/ discuss future goals.
Image of School Ahead sign found at
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/705982Image of lockers found at
http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1173688
Students and TeachersTrina toward her teachershe does not
respect authority.Dominique blames teacher and coach for her poor
grades.Leticia does not involve an adultin the impending fight.
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Sourceshttp://www.sxc.hu
Williams-Garcia, Rita. Jumped. New York: Harper Collins. 2009.
Print.
