8th Class English Notes (Unit-2.3) Everyday It Happens

This is Text-3 of unit #2 “Living Together.” In this section, you are going to have the 8th Class English Notes of the Unit-2.3, titled “Everyday It Happens“.

In this complete guide and key book, you get solved exercises of the 8th class English textbook (new edition) of Federal Board (FBISE) and all Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) boards of Elementary and Secondary Education.

8th Class English Notes (Unit-2.3) Everyday It Happens

Exercise

Question: Can you think of times in your life when you or someone you know was bullied?

Answer: Yes, I went through this traumatic experience myself. Not only me, I have also witnessed so many students getting bullied for or without any reason.

Whether you are in an educational institute or outside in any field of life, seeing other being bullied is common, unfortunately.

Question: If you or someone you know is being bullied, what are some things that they or you can do to help or stop the bullying?

Answer: People who are being bullied may usually lack the power of self-belief, confidence, and composure. Therefore, in any situation of bullying from other, a little stand for them can make a huge difference.

So, I would suggest the following effective strategies for us and others to help stop bullying:

Inform a Trusted Adult: Reporting the incident to a teacher, parent, or school counselor can help address the situation.
Confront the Bully: If it is safe, assertively but calmly ask the bully to stop his/her behavior.
Support the Victim: Offering friendship and support to the person being bullied can make a significant difference. For instance, you could sit with them during lunch or accompany them between classes.
Avoid Encouraging the Bully: Do not laugh or join in the bullying behavior.
Report Anonymously: Utilize anonymous reporting systems available in some schools to inform authorities without revealing your identity.
Promote Positive Behavior: Encourage inclusive and kind behavior among peers to create a supportive environment.

Question: A bystander is a person who watches someone being bullied without stepping in or getting help. Why are some people bystanders when it comes to bullying? How can you go from being a bystander to someone who helps the situation?

Answer: I believe that we cannot specify the reasons for someone to be a bystander when someone else is being bullied. There can be some factors we might not know truly, circumstantial, or personal.

However, the following are some of the reasons why some people are bystanders.

Fear of Retaliation: Bystanders might fear that the bully will target them if they intervene.
Lack of Knowledge: Some individuals may not know how to effectively intervene.
Perceived Irrelevance: They might believe that it is not their responsibility to get involved.
Peer Influence: Concern about losing social standing or friends can prevent bystanders from acting.

Despite the fact that being a bystander is sometimes not in our control, and we do want to help the victims of bullying, there are ways we can be helpers in real life. Here I suggest a few practical ways we can stop bullies effectively.

Educate Yourself: Learn about bullying and appropriate ways to intervene.
Be Courageous: Recognize that standing up to a bully, though challenging, is crucial.
Report the Bullying: Inform a teacher or another trusted adult about the bullying incident.
Support the Victim: Offer emotional support and friendship to the person being bullied.
Participate in Anti-Bullying Programs: Engage in or initiate programs at school that promote respect and kindness.

Urdu Translation of Unit #2.3 Everyday It Happens

ہر (آئے) روز یہ ہوتا ہے

ہر بار جب میں بولتا ہوں، کوئی اور مجھ سے نفرت کرتا ہے۔

ہر بار جب وہ جواب دیتے ہیں، مجھے دوبارہ معاف (درگزر) کرنا پڑتا ہے۔

ہر بار جب میں سنتا ہوں، میں اپنے غصہ بھرے تبصرے کو دبا دیتا ہوں،

ہر بار جب میں انہیں سنتا ہوں، میں (اپنے) آنسو دھو دیتا (پونچھ لیتا) ہوں۔

میں جہاں بھی جاتا ہوں، مجھے خواہ مخواہ ستایا جاتا ہے۔

میں جدھر بھی چھپتا ہوں، وہ مجھے ایک بار پھر (ستانے کے لیئے) ڈھونڈ نکالتے ہیں۔

جب بھی وہ مجھے دیکھتے ہیں، میں خوشی کا روپ دھار لیتا ہوں۔

ہر بار جب وہ مجھ سے جدا ہوتے ہیں، آنسومیرے گالوں پر بہنے لگتے ہیں۔

ہر رات جب میں سورہا ہوتا ہوں، میں بے چہرے والی (انجانی ) ڈراؤنی بلاؤں کا خواب دیکھتا ہوں۔

ہر دن جس میں، میں جیتا ہوں، میں تمنا کرتا ہوں کہ (کاش) یہ نہ ہوتا۔

SLO Based Notes

Exercise

Task – Read the poem aloud. Talk with your group about the imagery, or what you see in this poem, as you answer these questions. Each group member should read the poem aloud at least once.

Examples of Imagery from the Poem “Everyday It Happens”

The poet ‘Kathleen Kiker’ seems to have mastered the technique of imagery. In the poem “Everyday It Happens”, he has keenly used vivid images that take the reader deep into the words and verses.

Here I give you examples of this from the poem.

“speak”
“hates”
“Everywhere”
“nameless”
“victim”
“happy face”
“dream”
“faceless horrors”
“answer”
“forgive”
“listen”
“suppress”
“angry comments”
“tears”

Let us now try to understand as to how these words paint vivid pictures in the minds of readers.

“Every time I speak, another person hates me” – This means whenever the speaker talks, someone doesn’t like them.

“Everywhere I go, I am a nameless victim” – This means the speaker feels like they’re always being hurt, no matter where they are, and nobody notices.

“Every time they see me, I put a happy face on” – This means when others see the speaker, they pretend to be happy even if they’re not.

“Every night I’m sleeping, I dream of faceless horrors” – This means the speaker has scary dreams every night about things they can’t see clearly.

“Every time they answer, I must forgive again” – This means the speaker keeps forgiving people even when they keep doing things that hurt.

“Every time I listen, I suppress my angry comments” – This means the speaker holds back their angry words when they’re listening to others.

“Every time they leave me, the tears roll down my cheeks” – This means the speaker cries when people leave them alone.

If we analyze all these examples of imagery from the poem, it clearly reflects the speaker’s state of mind after he is bullied.

It also tells the sense of isolation, pain, and struggle one may go through in the result of facing constant negativity and emotional distress.

Exercise

Answer the questions.

A) What is the purpose of this poem?

Answer: The purpose of this poem is to show how it feels when someone is being bullied or mistreated.

B) Based on your reading of the poem, how do you think bullying makes people feel?

Answer: Bullying makes people feel sad, scared, and lonely. In the poem, the person feels hated, hurt, and lonely because of bullying. He tries to hide his feelings, but deep down, he is really sad.

C) Now that you know more about bullying what do you think you can do to make a difference at school? What are some ways that you could help someone who is being bullied?

Answer: In order to make a difference at school and help someone who’s being bullied, we can put our effort to make a good difference. For this cause, I would suggest the following steps to be taken:

We can start by being kind and friendly to everyone.
If we see someone being bullied, we can stand up for them and tell a teacher or our seniors in the schools.
We can also be a good friend by listening and offering support to those who need it.

D) Summarize the poem in your own words.

Answer: The poem is about a person who feels hurt and lonely because he thinks people make a negative and harsh behavior towards him all the time. He tries to hide his sadness and pretends to be happy, but inside, he feels scared and alone.

Exercise

Write ‘every’ or ‘each’ to complete the sentences.

a. Each of the pupils lost their books. [‘Each’ is used here because it refers to individual members of the group (pupils).]

b. Wait for the taxi. Every 30 minutes. [‘Every’ is used here because it refers to different points in a series (minutes).]

c. I have 5 bottles, please take one of each. [‘Each’ is used here because it refers to individual bottles.]

d. You should enjoy every minute of your travel to Manila. [‘Every’ is used here because it refers to different points in a series (minutes).]

e. Each student has written an e-mail. [‘Each’ is used here because it refers to individual students.]

f. Every time I speak, another person hates me. [‘Every’ is used here because it refers to different points in a series (times).]

g. These bags cost Rs.3000 each. [‘Each’ is used here because it refers to individual bags.]

h. They’re open every day except Friday. [‘Every’ is used here because it refers to different points in a series (days).]

i. Each of them have their e-mail address. [‘Each’ is used here because it refers to individual members of the group (people).]

j. Every evening Khurram goes to the Gym. [‘Every’ is used here because it refers to different points in a series (evenings).]

Conclusion

“Everyday It Happens” is a poem that talks about the feelings of a child who is bullied in his school everyday.

For students, this poem is meant to make them aware of how bullying is bad for them. It also aims to teach them on how to stand by a fellow student who is being bullied at school, or anywhere else.

Moreover, it is also designed for the students in 8th grade to practice reading. Along with that, the poem also has a few SLO based questions as a pre-reading strategy.

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