1. Informational Text Study Guide

2. The word rapt means: completely absorbed in Involved with great emotion The word rapt means: completely absorbed in Involved with great emotion

3. Situational Irony- When you expect one thing to happen, and the exact opposite occurs. For example the fire chief in town has the most fire hazards in his house. You study for a test, but you fail. This statement is situational irony because Ryan wanted to make people laugh WITH him and become a comedian. Instead, people laughed AT him, and in the end, he made people cry FOR him. Situational Irony- When you expect one thing to happen, and the exact opposite occurs. For example the fire chief in town has the most fire hazards in his house. You study for a test, but you fail. This statement is situational irony because Ryan wanted to make people laugh WITH him and become a comedian. Instead, people laughed AT him, and in the end, he made people cry FOR him.

4. The word precipitated means: To quicken the occurrence of. So what did Ryan’s father mean in this sentence?

5. “I’d love you to find a private moment and let them know how you feel," Halligan said. "Or send a text. It takes courage to stand up to a friend who is bullying other people. Don't be a bystander. Be an upstander. lf they turn on you, they're not a friend."

6. “In response to another question about what to do if a friend talks about suicide and the student promised not to tell, Halligan told them in that case they need to tell an adult.” “It is much better to risk losing a friendship than a friend," said Halligan. “You need to tell an adult quickly. Tell a counselor. Don’t keep this to yourself." “In response to another question about what to do if a friend talks about suicide and the student promised not to tell, Halligan told them in that case they need to tell an adult.” “It is much better to risk losing a friendship than a friend," said Halligan. “You need to tell an adult quickly. Tell a counselor. Don’t keep this to yourself."

7. The video you are about to watch gives a more detailed background about Ryan Halligan, and all the factors that led to his suicide

8. For Tuesday, January 22 nd, complete a FINAL draft of the open-ended question for this article. Remember to follow the guidelines for typing an assignment which is on the website!! You may email it to me, submit through online classroom, or bring it to class Tuesday.