Fight for who you are Don’t let negativity from bullies stop you from being yourself. (background info) Jamie Nabozny did not, as he was openly homosexual at school, despite other people disapproving. This made him far more susceptible to jokes by careless classmates. However, as he went further into middle school, the teasing turned into bullying and physical harassment. Every day, coming to school was a struggle, as he had to hide from his bullies and run to class to class. (attention grabbing strategy). Usually, he found a good enough hiding spot that was inconspicuous enough to escape the attention of his tormentors. Other times, he wasn’t so lucky. When his bullies caught him, he didn’t remain unscathed. They did a myriad of
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(Evidence that Supports your Point/Assertion from Documentary) Although cases from students are rarely, if not never accepted, this was a special circumstance. Jamie Nabozny took his case to court and fought against the school district. (Elaboration of Point and Evidence) To move past his bullying and continue his life, he was a plaintiff in the case against principals of his former schools to have them reimburse him for the years of his youth that were lost due to the tormentation - a very brave and inspiring decision. (Explain how Main Point and Example(s) Support Thesis Statement) Nabozny was daring enough to take his case to the extremes- which showed just how passionate he was. He was brave enough to fight for himself and his cause, to finally make sure the bullies wouldn’t win by determining the course of his entire life. (Significance) By the end of the trial, the school realized their wrongs in the past and tried to repay him for his suffering, caused by their failure to help him. The school paid him almost a million dollars all because Jamie was determined to get repaid for the horrible treatment he suffered for many …show more content…
(Restate Thesis Statement) Jamie Nabozny was tormented by bullies throughout his youth, but fought through his oppression and focused on the future. This is something not many people are brave enough to do, which makes him an inspiration to children all over the country. (Strategy: Prediction) Because Jamie took his case to court and made his former school district realize their wrongs of in the past, school districts nationwide will start paying attention to bullying in their schools and take
(Evidence that Supports your Point/Assertion from Documentary) Although cases from students are rarely, if not never accepted, this was a special circumstance. Jamie Nabozny took his case to court and fought against the school district. (Elaboration of Point and Evidence) To move past his bullying and continue his life, he was a plaintiff in the case against principals of his former schools to have them reimburse him for the years of his youth that were lost due to the tormentation - a very brave and inspiring decision. (Explain how Main Point and Example(s) Support Thesis Statement) Nabozny was daring enough to take his case to the extremes- which showed just how passionate he was. He was brave enough to fight for himself and his cause, to finally make sure the bullies wouldn’t win by determining the course of his entire life. (Significance) By the end of the trial, the school realized their wrongs in the past and tried to repay him for his suffering, caused by their failure to help him. The school paid him almost a million dollars all because Jamie was determined to get repaid for the horrible treatment he suffered for many …show more content…
(Restate Thesis Statement) Jamie Nabozny was tormented by bullies throughout his youth, but fought through his oppression and focused on the future. This is something not many people are brave enough to do, which makes him an inspiration to children all over the country. (Strategy: Prediction) Because Jamie took his case to court and made his former school district realize their wrongs of in the past, school districts nationwide will start paying attention to bullying in their schools and take