Standing Up to the Bullies

Standing Up to the Bullies written by Ashley Cazeri illustrated by Karen B. Jones Focus Question What problem do the boys have in the story and how is it solved?

《勇敢对抗霸凌者》 作者：阿什利·卡泽里 绘者：凯伦·B·琼斯 核心问题：故事里的男孩们遇到了什么问题？又是怎么解决的？

Marcus got up from his desk and slowly peeked outside toward the playground. Kids were swinging, laughing, and having fun. He wanted to join them.

马库斯从书桌前站起身，慢慢朝外面的操场瞥了一眼。 小朋友们都在荡秋千、笑闹，玩得特别开心。他也想加入他们。

Last week, the Mean Kids caused a lot of problems for Marcus and his friends. They stole their kickball, tied their jump ropes together, and pushed Ned off the swing.

上周，那群坏孩子给马库斯和他的朋友们找了好多麻烦。 他们抢走了他们的踢球，把他们的跳绳绑在一起， 还把内德从秋千上推了下来。

Marcus' teacher, Miss Black, came up behind him. Don't you want to go out? She asked. Marcus hesitated, then shrugged. She opened the door with one hand and gently guided him outside with the other.

马库斯的老师布莱克小姐走到了他身后。 你不想出去玩吗？ 她问道。 马库斯犹豫了一下，然后耸了耸肩。 她一只手拉开门，另一只手轻轻领着他走了出去。

Ned and Malik were already on the swing set. Out of the corner of his eye, Marcus noticed the mean kids moving toward them. The biggest one, Hitch, was laughing.

内德和马利克已经在秋千架那边了。 用眼角的余光，马库斯注意到那群坏孩子正朝他们走过来。 个头最大的那个希奇，正笑个不停。

Marcus wasn't on the swings for five minutes when he saw the shadow of someone standing behind him. He turned around to see Hitch standing with his arms crossed.

马库斯在秋千上还没坐满五分钟，就看到身后站着人的影子。 他转过身，看见希奇抱着胳膊站在那里。