Inference-the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated.
allusion-whenever a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book or movie that he expects the reader will recognize. recognizing allusions, help us undertand characters better.
flashback-a scene that inturupts the ongoing action in a story to show an evaent taht happened earlier.
Rite o passage- the young adult must undergo sone ritual or test to become an adult.
foil-a character whose qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions or qualities of the main character, by providing a strong contrast.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Killing Mr.Griffon 3&4 DQ
CHAPTER THREE
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
His Grandmother, Mom, and Dad.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
because his mom told him "he's the hope for the family."
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
he sat next to it and considered dialing any numbers, just to hear a voice.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
it meant she didnt have to get up in time to sit through the breakfast table crisis, with her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic
group.
"Hi Sue, great day for a picnic right?" "Almost like summer."
3. Who is Lana?
A girl Mark used to out with.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
not funny, felt a little afraid.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
Susan wheres them
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
David is leading her on, and Sue likes David.
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
His Grandmother, Mom, and Dad.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
because his mom told him "he's the hope for the family."
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
he sat next to it and considered dialing any numbers, just to hear a voice.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
it meant she didnt have to get up in time to sit through the breakfast table crisis, with her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic
group.
"Hi Sue, great day for a picnic right?" "Almost like summer."
3. Who is Lana?
A girl Mark used to out with.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
not funny, felt a little afraid.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
Susan wheres them
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
David is leading her on, and Sue likes David.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
DQ-Antwone Fisher
Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think he fights because people have made him angry, or is he already angry?
Because he's already angry.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with info about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speak?
Because its hard for him to talk about his past; no; they both have had a rough past in life, and both are trying to seek help.
3. Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is given?
He wants to be left alone, he wont start a fight if he goes.
4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He has no one to go back to.
5. During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor's house, Antwone is put into an awkward situation when the doctor's father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him?
His childhood and past has been rough on him.
6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Yes, Melinda would be forgiving Andy and letting go of her past, since everyone knows that he's a pervert; and Antwane would be forgiving his foster mom, she told him his dad's name.
7. Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speak? Explain.
Yes, because they both had a troubled part in they're life, and later they found what they needed/looking for, and they got over what happened in the past.
Because he's already angry.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with info about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speak?
Because its hard for him to talk about his past; no; they both have had a rough past in life, and both are trying to seek help.
3. Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is given?
He wants to be left alone, he wont start a fight if he goes.
4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He has no one to go back to.
5. During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor's house, Antwone is put into an awkward situation when the doctor's father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him?
His childhood and past has been rough on him.
6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Yes, Melinda would be forgiving Andy and letting go of her past, since everyone knows that he's a pervert; and Antwane would be forgiving his foster mom, she told him his dad's name.
7. Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speak? Explain.
Yes, because they both had a troubled part in they're life, and later they found what they needed/looking for, and they got over what happened in the past.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Speak DQ 4
Discuss the evolvement of the name of the Merryweather High mascot and the debate over each name.
they all mean something that they aren't.
2. What draws Melinda and Ivy together?
Ivy starts to feel sorry for her.
3. Do you agree or disagree with “Ten More Lies…” Why?
4. Describe Melinda’s inner turmoil when she discovers Rachel is dating Andy. What should she have done? Did she do the right thing?
She told, yes it was a good thing, because she still wants to be her friend.
5. What is the symbolism of Mr. Freeman’s statement, “…trees are flexible, so they don’t snap. Scar it, give it a twisted branch-perfect trees don’t exist…Be the tree”(p. 153).
He's trying to say humans are like tree's flexible, so we don't snap into insanity, but we are easily scared and hurt, but then again no one is perfect.
6. How does Melinda begin to assert herself and find her voice?
She rejects Heathers request
7. What happens when Melinda decides to talk to Rachel?
Rachel starts to talk to her.
8. What do the entries under Melinda’s initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal?
She isn't Andy's only victim
9. What is the correlation between Mr. Sordino’s treatment and explanation of the diseased tree with Melinda’s “survival?”
10. What happens at the Prom?
Rachel ditched Andy
11. What is the resolution to the story?
its bad to keep things locked inside.
Speak DQ 3
Discuss what precipitates Melinda’s skipping school and what she does.
She was going to a hospital, she lays in one of the beds and pretends she’s a patient.
Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood?
No;you could’t do what teens did; people baby you; sometimes you want to be treated like a kid and sometimes you don’t.
Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
She can start making good grades again.
Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda felt hurt when Heather didn't want to be her friend anymore; Friendship is standing up for your friend and helping them out when they need it
Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
Melinda thought she was in love with 'IT' until he raped her.
Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain?
T.V.; no, because books aren't people and they cant express the joy of it.
Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
I would try my best to fall asleep.
Analyze Mr. Freeman’s effect on Melinda, inside and outside the art class. Do you agree with his statement, “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Yes.
Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
You have to do things on your own to find yourself; yes; Something about you.
Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
Life; people make mistakes, but you can learn and sometimes fix them.
Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
She started feeling even lonelier but she started finding her voice.
Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Rachel didn’t believe her, so she felt a little angry and upset.
She was going to a hospital, she lays in one of the beds and pretends she’s a patient.
Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood?
No;you could’t do what teens did; people baby you; sometimes you want to be treated like a kid and sometimes you don’t.
Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
She can start making good grades again.
Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda felt hurt when Heather didn't want to be her friend anymore; Friendship is standing up for your friend and helping them out when they need it
Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
Melinda thought she was in love with 'IT' until he raped her.
Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain?
T.V.; no, because books aren't people and they cant express the joy of it.
Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
I would try my best to fall asleep.
Analyze Mr. Freeman’s effect on Melinda, inside and outside the art class. Do you agree with his statement, “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Yes.
Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
You have to do things on your own to find yourself; yes; Something about you.
Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
Life; people make mistakes, but you can learn and sometimes fix them.
Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
She started feeling even lonelier but she started finding her voice.
Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Rachel didn’t believe her, so she felt a little angry and upset.
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