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Aim: Why is it important to recognize and treat clinical depression?

October 22, 2013 By Ms. Bruno

Extra Creditaim

Read the following article titled “A Story of a Teenager’s Suicide Quietly Becomes a Best Seller”,

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20090312thursday.html

Answer the following questions:

a. What is “Thirteen Reasons Why” about? To what does the title refer?
b. What details from Jay Asher’s life explain how he came up with the theme (or idea), characters and format for the book?
c. Why do you think Mr. Asher fears that a lighthearted follow-up to “Thirteen Reasons Why” will disappoint his readers?
d. Have you read the book? If so, what did you think? If not, would you like to read it? Why or why not?
e. Why do you think “Thirteen Reasons Why” has become so popular?

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About Ms. Bruno

Ms. Bruno has been an Assistant Principal at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design since 2009. She oversees the departments of Science, Mathematics, Architecture and Design (Career and Technical Education (CTE)), Physical Education and Health. She can be reached at 718-388-1260 ext. 2080, or bruno@whsad.org.

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