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This editorial by Caitlan Morris explores the complex social landscape of middle school, focusing on themes such as hesitation, incredulity, and rebellion. Through relatable examples, it highlights how students navigate their social environment—whether it's the disbelief at exciting news or the cool nonchalance shown in competition. The piece also addresses the impact of reputation, sarcasm, and sympathy among peers, ultimately shedding light on the unfathomable nature of young friendships and rivalries. This insightful exploration will resonate with anyone familiar with middle school life.
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Outsiders Definitions. Caitlan Morris.
Editorial • Article in a periodical presenting the opinion of the publishers or editors. • The middle school editorial was discussing the issues of fighting.
Hesitation • The act of hesitating. • There was a slight hesitation from the dog when going to his new family.
Incredulous • Unbelieving • The class was incredulous when the teacher told them they were going to six flags.
Nonchalantly • Coolly unconcerned. • Zach won the third event at the swim meet nonchalantly.
Rebellious • Defying or resisting some established authority. • The 8th graders were very rebellious.
Reputation • Public estimation of character. • Jolene has a reputation of going to sleep in social studies.
Rivalry • The action, position, or relation of a rival or rivals; competition. • The two girls had a rivalry, competing for the gold metal.
Sarcasm • harsh or bitter derision or irony. • For some, sarcasm is like a second language.
Sympathetic • Characterize by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy. • Everyone feeling sympathetic towards the wandering kittens.
Unfathomable • Incapable of being fathomed; immeasurable. • The finish line seemed infathomable.