The First Weekend in June

Reading comprehension

“The First Weekend in June” is a graphic short story highlighting the issue of sexual assault. The main objective is to make it easier to talk about sexual violence, to raise the questions of setting limits and showing respect for other persons. It is the story about an everyday teenage girl, Sara, who goes to a party where she meets a seemingly nice guy…

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1.     Who has drawn the pictures in this booklet? How do you know that?

2.     What can you do if you want more copies of this booklet?

3.     Which two girls were at the party? Why were they there?

4.     What does it mean to ”have had your eyes on someone for quite some time”?

5.     What does it mean to be fearless? In which way does Sara think Denise is fearless?

6.     What is it about Denise that bothers Sara?

7.     What makes Jimmy a nice guy, according to Denise?

8.     Sara explains to the reader that she ”wanted to say something to Denise about Kevin, but she would just get disappointed”. What do you think Denise would be disappointed about?

9.     Why does Sara feel sorry for Kevin at the second party?

10.  What does Sara feel about her kiss with Jimmy? Why do you think she kissed him?

11.  Sara thinks that it’s late and she wants to go home. What does Jimmy say to stop Sara from leaving? Why do you think that he wants her to stay?

12.  Why do Sara and Jimmy start to fight?

13.  Why do you think that Sara says that Jimmy is an idiot? What did he do?

14.  Jimmy convinces Sara to stay, even though she really wants to leave. Why do you think she decides to stay after all?

15.  What happens that night?

16.  How does Sara feel the next morning? Why?

17.  What is the message of this story?  

18.  Do you think this is something that is ususal? Why/why not?

19.  What is ”kvinnofridslinjen”? What do they do? In what ways do they help victims of sexual assault?