1. who is the only one who may interrupt th speaker holding the conch?
Ralph
2. who saw the beast/beastie/snake-like thing?
6 year old
3. who says, again and again that there isn't a beast?
Ralph
4. On page 37, ralph makes two-fold "mission statement." what are the two parts?
1. have fun
2. be rescued
5. why do they need a fire?
signal to be resqued
6. what did the boys use to start the fire?
piggys specticals
7. who is the first boy to die?
little one
who said it?
8. how do you expect to be rescued if youi dont put first things first and act proper?
piggy
9. i told you to. i told you to get a list of names!
ralph
10 we'll have rules! Lots of rules! then when anyone breaks em-
jack
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Lord of the Flies chapter 8 gapfill exercise
After Jack and RALPH come back, PIGGY can hardly believe that there really is a BEAST up in the MOUNTAIN. Jack meanly talls PIGGY to go check for himself, hoping he will get hurt. RALPH explains to PIGGY that no one could fight the BEAST. He says that even Jack would hide if the beast came after them. RALPH goes on to say that the hunters are nothing but boys with STICKS and that they are no good against the BEAST.
JACK is insulted and takes the CONCH and calls a meeting. He first tells the boys that they did see the BEAST. Then he tells them that RALPH thinks the hunters are cowards because they ran away from the boar and the BEAST. And third, he tells the boys that RALPH says things like PIGGY; therefore, he isn't a proper CHIEF. JACK then calls for a vote to see who thinks RALPH shouldn't be chief. No one openly votes against Ralph. This hurts JACK, and he says that he is not longer going to PLAY any longer.
After JACK runs from the platform, Ralph and the rest behind sit depressed. SIMON stands and suggests that they climb the MOUNTAIN and face the BEAST. The group basically ignores SIMON, and PIGGY suggests what Ralph should suggest: keep the FIRE going. PIGGY says that they can keep the fire on the BEACH so that they don't have to go up the mountain.
After they build a FIRE, Ralph notices that Maurice, Bill, and ROGER are gone. PIGGY says that they probably ran off with Jack when no one was looking. SIMON aslo is missing, but he snuck off to his secret place in the forest.
JACK declares himself CHEIF and says that they should hunt. They come upon a sow nursing her piglets. They decide to kill the helpless SOW. After JACK cuts the pig's throat, he laughs as he flicks the BLOOD from his palm. He then wipes a bunch of the BLOOD on MAURICE'S checks. After he cleans the pig's GUTS out, he says that they will raid the BEACH for their fire. Before going they sharpen a stick and post the pig's HEAD. This is meant as a gift for the BEAST.
When JACK and his tribe raid the beach for fire, Jack is stark naked except for his belt and PAINT. He invites the boys on the beach, including RALPH, to have some meat at their feast. This is very tempting to the boys.
SIMON comes out of his secret place and sees the pig's HEAD, which is referred to as the Lord of the Flies. He hallucinates a conversation with the head, which tells him that he is really the Beast. After the pig's HEAD threatens to kill SIMON, he FAINTS.
JACK is insulted and takes the CONCH and calls a meeting. He first tells the boys that they did see the BEAST. Then he tells them that RALPH thinks the hunters are cowards because they ran away from the boar and the BEAST. And third, he tells the boys that RALPH says things like PIGGY; therefore, he isn't a proper CHIEF. JACK then calls for a vote to see who thinks RALPH shouldn't be chief. No one openly votes against Ralph. This hurts JACK, and he says that he is not longer going to PLAY any longer.
After JACK runs from the platform, Ralph and the rest behind sit depressed. SIMON stands and suggests that they climb the MOUNTAIN and face the BEAST. The group basically ignores SIMON, and PIGGY suggests what Ralph should suggest: keep the FIRE going. PIGGY says that they can keep the fire on the BEACH so that they don't have to go up the mountain.
After they build a FIRE, Ralph notices that Maurice, Bill, and ROGER are gone. PIGGY says that they probably ran off with Jack when no one was looking. SIMON aslo is missing, but he snuck off to his secret place in the forest.
JACK declares himself CHEIF and says that they should hunt. They come upon a sow nursing her piglets. They decide to kill the helpless SOW. After JACK cuts the pig's throat, he laughs as he flicks the BLOOD from his palm. He then wipes a bunch of the BLOOD on MAURICE'S checks. After he cleans the pig's GUTS out, he says that they will raid the BEACH for their fire. Before going they sharpen a stick and post the pig's HEAD. This is meant as a gift for the BEAST.
When JACK and his tribe raid the beach for fire, Jack is stark naked except for his belt and PAINT. He invites the boys on the beach, including RALPH, to have some meat at their feast. This is very tempting to the boys.
SIMON comes out of his secret place and sees the pig's HEAD, which is referred to as the Lord of the Flies. He hallucinates a conversation with the head, which tells him that he is really the Beast. After the pig's HEAD threatens to kill SIMON, he FAINTS.
Friday, November 6, 2009
lord of the flies chapter 3 gap worksheet
JACK is crouched down like an SPRINTER. He is half-naked and trying to hunt a PIG. After he is unable to kill a PIG, he comes out of the dark FOREST and sees Ralph and SIMON building NUTS for shelter. He asks for some STICKS, which SIMON tells him is by the tree.
RALPH is disappointed in the way the LITTLEUNS, or children, do not help him build the HUT. PIGGY suggests telling them off, but RALPH shows his disappiontment with meetings. He says they could have one, and they would decide to do something like build a submarine, but fice minutes later everyone would be off playing and not helping. When RALPH inplies that JACK is also guilty of leaving responsibility, Jack argues that they all need MEAT. Ralph antagonizes JACK by saying that Jack has yet to KILL anything.
RALPH tries to argue that SHELTERS are needed in case of rain. But also they need shelter to create a sense of home. The children are still afraid of the BEASTY, or the snake-thing, and shelter might help calm that fear.
JACK argues that the most important thing is to get MEAT. Jack has a hard time remembering what that word means. He says that he would prefer to catch a PIG first.
While RALPH is telling JACK to make sure his hunters remember to keep the FIRE going, SIMON realizes where the LITTLEUNS must be hiding from the hot sun. This angers RALPH because the way JACK screamed when he made this discovery made RALPH think Jack saw a SHIP. After they are done talking, they notice that PIGGY is gone. They assume that he is taking a BATH. But he is not in the bathing pool; rather, he has escaped to a secret place in the forest
RALPH is disappointed in the way the LITTLEUNS, or children, do not help him build the HUT. PIGGY suggests telling them off, but RALPH shows his disappiontment with meetings. He says they could have one, and they would decide to do something like build a submarine, but fice minutes later everyone would be off playing and not helping. When RALPH inplies that JACK is also guilty of leaving responsibility, Jack argues that they all need MEAT. Ralph antagonizes JACK by saying that Jack has yet to KILL anything.
RALPH tries to argue that SHELTERS are needed in case of rain. But also they need shelter to create a sense of home. The children are still afraid of the BEASTY, or the snake-thing, and shelter might help calm that fear.
JACK argues that the most important thing is to get MEAT. Jack has a hard time remembering what that word means. He says that he would prefer to catch a PIG first.
While RALPH is telling JACK to make sure his hunters remember to keep the FIRE going, SIMON realizes where the LITTLEUNS must be hiding from the hot sun. This angers RALPH because the way JACK screamed when he made this discovery made RALPH think Jack saw a SHIP. After they are done talking, they notice that PIGGY is gone. They assume that he is taking a BATH. But he is not in the bathing pool; rather, he has escaped to a secret place in the forest
lord of the flies chaper 1 gap work sheet
The story begins with the boy with fair HAIR climbing down the rocks. A voice behind him calls out for him to wait. This voice comes from a fat boy who wears SPECTICALLS or glasses. The first boy introduces him self as RALPH and the second boy introduces himself as PIGGY.
The two boys are on an ISLAND with no ADULT because their PLANE was shot down. Ralph, who is 12 years old, stands on his HEAD because he is happy to discover that there are no grownups on the island PIGGY thinks that the pilot will be back to get the boys, but RALPH tells him that he saw the part of the plane with the pilot in flames. He continues to tell PIGGY that the passenger part of the plane was carried out to sea by a storm. Piggy assumes that there must be other boys on the island. Ralph seems not to pay too much attention to Piggy and runs through the jungle. Piggy says that he shounldn't run on account of his ASTHMA.
RALPH gets naked and goes for a swim in the pool. PIGGY does not go because he cannot swim; he wasn't allowed to because of his ASTHMA. Ralph says he learned how because his dad is in the NAVY Piggy's father is dead, and he was living with his AUNT. He tells Piggy that his father will come and rescue them once he gets some time off. Piggy doesn't think this is possible becuase the pilot had told them that there was an atom BOND and the people at the airport were all DEAD.
After Ralph's swim, the two boys come across a CONCH, a shell that can be used like a trumpet to call any other boys on the island. The CONCH was cream color with a bit of fading pink thoughout the shell. PIGGY instructs RALPH to push air from his diaphragm in order to get enough air to blow the CONCH. Aftrer RALPH gets the conch to sound, boys start gathering in front of Ralph and Piggy.
Many boys come, but the last group of bouys is a choir. Each member wears a black CAP with a SILVER badge on it. Their entire bodies are covered by a BLACK cloak, which 'bore a silver BADGE on the LEFT breast.' The boy who is in charge of this group wears a GOLD badge on his cap. This boy introduces himself by his last name --MERRIDED-- although his first name is JACK.
After everyone laughs at PIGGY because of his name and after everyone introduces themselves, Ralph suggest that they decide on a CHIEF to maek decisions. JACK says that he should be chief because he is the head boy of the CHIOR and he can sing a C sharp. Roger suggests that all the boys vote to see who should be chief. The boys vote PEIFT to be chief. Ralph offers JACK control of the chior, and Jack decides that the choir will be HUNTERS.
Ralph, Jack, and SIMON go on an exploration to decide that they are indeed on an ____. On their way back from the exploration, they find a PIGLET stuck in the creepers. JACK raises his KNIFE to kill it, but he hesitates and it gets away. He promises himself that the next time he has the chance to KILL there will be no mercy.
The two boys are on an ISLAND with no ADULT because their PLANE was shot down. Ralph, who is 12 years old, stands on his HEAD because he is happy to discover that there are no grownups on the island PIGGY thinks that the pilot will be back to get the boys, but RALPH tells him that he saw the part of the plane with the pilot in flames. He continues to tell PIGGY that the passenger part of the plane was carried out to sea by a storm. Piggy assumes that there must be other boys on the island. Ralph seems not to pay too much attention to Piggy and runs through the jungle. Piggy says that he shounldn't run on account of his ASTHMA.
RALPH gets naked and goes for a swim in the pool. PIGGY does not go because he cannot swim; he wasn't allowed to because of his ASTHMA. Ralph says he learned how because his dad is in the NAVY Piggy's father is dead, and he was living with his AUNT. He tells Piggy that his father will come and rescue them once he gets some time off. Piggy doesn't think this is possible becuase the pilot had told them that there was an atom BOND and the people at the airport were all DEAD.
After Ralph's swim, the two boys come across a CONCH, a shell that can be used like a trumpet to call any other boys on the island. The CONCH was cream color with a bit of fading pink thoughout the shell. PIGGY instructs RALPH to push air from his diaphragm in order to get enough air to blow the CONCH. Aftrer RALPH gets the conch to sound, boys start gathering in front of Ralph and Piggy.
Many boys come, but the last group of bouys is a choir. Each member wears a black CAP with a SILVER badge on it. Their entire bodies are covered by a BLACK cloak, which 'bore a silver BADGE on the LEFT breast.' The boy who is in charge of this group wears a GOLD badge on his cap. This boy introduces himself by his last name --MERRIDED-- although his first name is JACK.
After everyone laughs at PIGGY because of his name and after everyone introduces themselves, Ralph suggest that they decide on a CHIEF to maek decisions. JACK says that he should be chief because he is the head boy of the CHIOR and he can sing a C sharp. Roger suggests that all the boys vote to see who should be chief. The boys vote PEIFT to be chief. Ralph offers JACK control of the chior, and Jack decides that the choir will be HUNTERS.
Ralph, Jack, and SIMON go on an exploration to decide that they are indeed on an ____. On their way back from the exploration, they find a PIGLET stuck in the creepers. JACK raises his KNIFE to kill it, but he hesitates and it gets away. He promises himself that the next time he has the chance to KILL there will be no mercy.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
lord of the flies: chapter 7
SIMON realizes that RALPH is thinking about home. He tells RALPH that he knows that he well make it back all right. RALPH thinks SIMON is batty, or crazy, and asks him sarcastically if he has a SHIP in his pocket.
On their way to the MOUNTAIN, the boys hunt for PIG. Ralph gets his first experience at hunting, and he enjoys it. He is able to get his SPEAR into the pig. JACK is injured slightly by the boar because he waited too long to put his spear into him. SIMON tells JACK to suck on the wound to make it better.
After this the boys get excited and start to pretend they are hunting a PIG. They use ROBERT as the PIG. the boys get too involved and Robert ends up getting HUNT. JACK and Ralph play it off as if it were nothing but a game. RALPH says that he once got badly hurt while playing FOOTBALL, or rugby. JACK says next time they should have a LITTLEUN play the pig.
It is getting late, and RALPH still wants to make it to the MOUNTAIN to restart the FIRE.MAURICE suggests that they should get back to Piggy. SIMON volunteers to go alone to Piggy and tell him that the rest won't be back until later. JACK and Ralph keep pushing each other to go up the MOUNTAIN in the dark. SAM, Eric, and the rest of the boys all leave Jack, Ralph, and ROGER by themselves. They are not scared, they say, but rather tired.
JACK goes up the mountain alone after RALPH implied that he was too scared to do so. He later comes down saying he saw something. ROGER scares the two of them go up to have a look and they see the dead man with the PARACHUTE. The three of them run, leaving their STICKS on the mountain.
On their way to the MOUNTAIN, the boys hunt for PIG. Ralph gets his first experience at hunting, and he enjoys it. He is able to get his SPEAR into the pig. JACK is injured slightly by the boar because he waited too long to put his spear into him. SIMON tells JACK to suck on the wound to make it better.
After this the boys get excited and start to pretend they are hunting a PIG. They use ROBERT as the PIG. the boys get too involved and Robert ends up getting HUNT. JACK and Ralph play it off as if it were nothing but a game. RALPH says that he once got badly hurt while playing FOOTBALL, or rugby. JACK says next time they should have a LITTLEUN play the pig.
It is getting late, and RALPH still wants to make it to the MOUNTAIN to restart the FIRE.MAURICE suggests that they should get back to Piggy. SIMON volunteers to go alone to Piggy and tell him that the rest won't be back until later. JACK and Ralph keep pushing each other to go up the MOUNTAIN in the dark. SAM, Eric, and the rest of the boys all leave Jack, Ralph, and ROGER by themselves. They are not scared, they say, but rather tired.
JACK goes up the mountain alone after RALPH implied that he was too scared to do so. He later comes down saying he saw something. ROGER scares the two of them go up to have a look and they see the dead man with the PARACHUTE. The three of them run, leaving their STICKS on the mountain.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
vocabulary list 5
41. parody- a humorous or a satirical imitation of a story.
noun
apology
making fun of writting.
42. parried- to ward off.
verb
avoid
to go away when something is brought up.
43. pinnacles- a lofty peak
noun
apex
to look over
44. ruefully- causeing sorrow or pitty.
adjective
?
to be making someone feel sorry
45. tacitly- silent
adjective
faintly
saying nothing
46. vexed- irritated
adjective
abrade
to be annoyed
47. vicissitudes- interchange
noun
alternation
to change inside
48. vivid- full of life
adjective
active
to be happy
49. vulnerable- capeable of being wounded
adjective
limb
to be injered
50. truculently- fierce
adjective
?
to be big and brave
noun
apology
making fun of writting.
42. parried- to ward off.
verb
avoid
to go away when something is brought up.
43. pinnacles- a lofty peak
noun
apex
to look over
44. ruefully- causeing sorrow or pitty.
adjective
?
to be making someone feel sorry
45. tacitly- silent
adjective
faintly
saying nothing
46. vexed- irritated
adjective
abrade
to be annoyed
47. vicissitudes- interchange
noun
alternation
to change inside
48. vivid- full of life
adjective
active
to be happy
49. vulnerable- capeable of being wounded
adjective
limb
to be injered
50. truculently- fierce
adjective
?
to be big and brave
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Lord of the Flies vocabulary list 2
11. credulously (adjective)- willing to believe or trust to rapidly
synonym- believing
my definition- believable
my sentence- My friend Hannah is credulously against anyones words.
12. cynically (adjective)- distrusting
synonym- cynical
my definition- not able to trust
my sentence- After telling Dillon my plans he answered me very cynically.
13. declivities (noun)- a downward slope
synonym- slant
my definition- downward
my sentence- There are many declivities on the mountains.
14. decorous (verb)- manners
synonym- proper
my definition- to be proper
my sentence-
15. demur (verb)- hesitate
synonym- qualm
my definition- to be nervouse
my sentence- Crystal demurs about how she looks before she goes on stage.
16. derisive (adjective)- expressing decision
synonym-
my definition-
synonym- believing
my definition- believable
my sentence- My friend Hannah is credulously against anyones words.
12. cynically (adjective)- distrusting
synonym- cynical
my definition- not able to trust
my sentence- After telling Dillon my plans he answered me very cynically.
13. declivities (noun)- a downward slope
synonym- slant
my definition- downward
my sentence- There are many declivities on the mountains.
14. decorous (verb)- manners
synonym- proper
my definition- to be proper
my sentence-
15. demur (verb)- hesitate
synonym- qualm
my definition- to be nervouse
my sentence- Crystal demurs about how she looks before she goes on stage.
16. derisive (adjective)- expressing decision
synonym-
my definition-
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Lord of the Flies DQ's 3 Huts on the Beach
1. What is Jack doing as the chapter opens (be specific)?
hunting for the pig
2. Ralph and _______ are building huts.
Simon
3. Why can't Jack get the pig to stay on his spear?
because he needed to get the head on
4. All the hunters but Jack have gone where?
they went swimming
5. Who helps the littluns get fruit?
Simon
6. At the end of the chapter, where does Simon go?
he goes hunting
7. "We want meat!"
Jack
8. "I was talking about smoke! Don't you want to be rescued? All you talk about it pig, pig pig!"
Ralph
9. "I thought I might kill"
Jack
hunting for the pig
2. Ralph and _______ are building huts.
Simon
3. Why can't Jack get the pig to stay on his spear?
because he needed to get the head on
4. All the hunters but Jack have gone where?
they went swimming
5. Who helps the littluns get fruit?
Simon
6. At the end of the chapter, where does Simon go?
he goes hunting
7. "We want meat!"
Jack
8. "I was talking about smoke! Don't you want to be rescued? All you talk about it pig, pig pig!"
Ralph
9. "I thought I might kill"
Jack
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lord of the Flies chapter 2
1. Who is the only one who may interrupt the speaker holding the conch?
Ralph
2. Who saw the beast/beastie/snake-like thing?
6 year old
3. Who says, agian and again that there isn't a beast?
Ralph
4. ON page 37, Ralph makes a two-fold "mission statement." What are the two parts?
1. have fun
2. be rescued
5. Why do they need a fire?
signal for rescue
6. What sis the boys use to start the fire?
Piggy's specticals
7. Who is the first boy to die?
little one
8. "How do you expect to be rescued if you don't put first things first and act proper"?
Piggy
9. "I told you to. I told you to get a list of names!"
Ralph
10. "We'll have rules! Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks em-"
Jack
Ralph
2. Who saw the beast/beastie/snake-like thing?
6 year old
3. Who says, agian and again that there isn't a beast?
Ralph
4. ON page 37, Ralph makes a two-fold "mission statement." What are the two parts?
1. have fun
2. be rescued
5. Why do they need a fire?
signal for rescue
6. What sis the boys use to start the fire?
Piggy's specticals
7. Who is the first boy to die?
little one
8. "How do you expect to be rescued if you don't put first things first and act proper"?
Piggy
9. "I told you to. I told you to get a list of names!"
Ralph
10. "We'll have rules! Lots of rules! Then when anyone breaks em-"
Jack
Lord of the Flies chapter 1
1. How did the boys arrive on the island?
plane crash
2. How did Ralph call the first meeting?
blew on a conch shell
3. What are the names of the twins?
Sam and Eric
4. What does Ralph's dad do?
royal navy
5. What nationality are the boys?
British
6. The island was roughly _______-shaped.
boat
7. What is the "scar?"
sand bar
8. For whom did Piggy vote as chief?
Ralph
9. Who went to make sure the island was really and island?
a.Ralph
b.Jack
c.Simon
10. Who is your favorite character so far?
Piggy
plane crash
2. How did Ralph call the first meeting?
blew on a conch shell
3. What are the names of the twins?
Sam and Eric
4. What does Ralph's dad do?
royal navy
5. What nationality are the boys?
British
6. The island was roughly _______-shaped.
boat
7. What is the "scar?"
sand bar
8. For whom did Piggy vote as chief?
Ralph
9. Who went to make sure the island was really and island?
a.Ralph
b.Jack
c.Simon
10. Who is your favorite character so far?
Piggy
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Monday, October 5, 2009
sat prep
Sat Prep Vocabulary
1. Abhor- hate
I abhor getting my truck stuck in the mud
2. Bigot- narrow minded prejudiced person
Some of my dad’s friend’s bigot and mean
3. Counterfeit- fake; false
My friend got a counterfeit 20 from this kid at school.
4. Noxious- harmful; poisonous; lethal
The snake had a noxious bite because of the venom.
1. Abhor- hate
I abhor getting my truck stuck in the mud
2. Bigot- narrow minded prejudiced person
Some of my dad’s friend’s bigot and mean
3. Counterfeit- fake; false
My friend got a counterfeit 20 from this kid at school.
4. Noxious- harmful; poisonous; lethal
The snake had a noxious bite because of the venom.
killing mr griffin D.Q's 3&4
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ's 3&4 &
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-His Grandma, and Mom.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?"
-He is his family's hope for the future.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
-He (David) sat next to it and considered dialing any number just so he could 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 to her that she didn't have to get up and sit through breakfast table crisis with her family in the mornings.
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 that Mark used to date.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?She didn't feel very well cause she was nervous.
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?Because she was the one wearing them and they are made to magnify things.
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 inthis chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.David was making her thing he likes her, and she really does like him but he was lieing to Sue the whole time.
200 Word Essay
I think that people murder other people is because of the power they think they have. A person killing another person is a crime and is illegal in the United States. Killings can never be justified because the person that got killed will never get redemption or anything. When a person gets killed it is sad because somebody’s life was just taken away. When the eight people got killed in New Hope Plantation they will never be justified because they are all gone because of somebody’s stupid actions. When somebody dies it is different then some body getting killed because it was there time to go and when n you kill somebody you are taking there life for no reason. No killing a person can never be justified because they are dead and not with the people that love them. Society could help murders from not happening by people working together and getting along. People could keep there temper down and keep calm there would be a lot less murders in this world. We could bring down the murder rate by making people register there guns and bullets with the government so they could keep track of them and they would know who has what things.
killing Mr. Griffin D.Q's
Chapter One
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
Answer: Susan, Melvin, Francis, Craig
2. What does Susan mean by "someday"?
Answer: she wants everything to be normal and exactly the way she wants her life to be.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
Answer: The president of the senior class. She has a huge crush, and dreams about him.
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Answer: Betsy Cline, David Ruggles, Mark Kinney, Jeff Garrett
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan's feelings of being an outsider?
Answer: She feels so alone, sickened, alienated, and afraid. She doesn't fit in with her classmates.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Answer: Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Dolly Luna
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
Answer: Probably not, because he gives no student extra credit, and most of all he gives them so many F's for a late paper. making them fail a lot.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Answer: Susan's song she wrote.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
Answer: She didn't do her best in her work. Felt so depressed that she cried, and felt so ashamed.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.
Answer: She had a sudden, irrational urge to put her head down on the desk and weep for all of them, for the whole world, for the awful day that was staring so badly.
11. Jeff says, "That Griffin's the sort of guy you'd like to kill." Why doesn't Susan think he is serious?
Answer: Because Jeff really hated Mr. Griffin so much that he had a plan to do that, but Susan thought that he was bluffing which he wasn't.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you noticed any object that might be foreshadowing?
Answer: Yes that Jeff explained to the gang how to kill Mr. Griffin by tying him with some rope, and blindfolding him.
Chapter Two
1. Why does Mark say the following? " Jeff's done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunk out."
Answer: Because Mr. Griffin keeps on giving Jeff F's all semester.
2. Explain Mark's special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
Answer: He had to take the English course again for the second time, and he wanted to him since he came to Mr. Griffin class.
3. "Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something." What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
Answer: That killer look that Mark had when he wanted to do something for the pleasure of it. He really wanted to kill Mr. Griffin so badly.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with the plan?
Answer: They were tired of flunking his class all the time, but they weren't trying to fail. They were trying to pass and get out of his class for good.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go with the plan?
Answer: He likes a challenge, also Mark knows too much about David.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
Answer: Because she's Mr. Griffin's teacher pet, and plus on the mid- semester she made good grades in his class.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
Answer: It's how Susan and David met each other when they were in middle school. The humiliation that Jeff has been through, it was the first thing that the plan would work.
8. What is implied, but never stated, about Mark's "transformation"?
Answer: He was sort of a psychic when he heard the call roll. He set a cat on fire, and he also had a special beauty, something too strange to explain about him.
daily do now
1. Parents often argue about what is best for their children.
2.People in small towns sometimes worrie about what other people say about them.
3. Johnny Blogger abd Susie Grammar traveles with their mother to Carwheal in Corwall.
4. When his mother told him about moving, Johnny said he wouldn't mind starting at a new school.
Killing Mr Griffin Vocab
1)inference- the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated.
For example, when Jeff recalls the transformation Mark underwent when he set the caton fire- Jeff and the reader infer that Mark enjoys killing.
2)allusion- whenever a writter refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that he expects the reader will recognize.
3)flashback- a scene that interupts the ongoing action in a story to show an event that happened earlier.
4)rite of passage- the young adult must undergo some ritual or test to become an adult.
5)foil- a character whos qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions or qualities of the main character, he protagonist, by providing a strong contrast. On occasion the foil is used as a contrast to a character other than the main one.
EXPOSITION:
-the setting of this story is albuquerque, New Mexico, in the 1970's. the characters for the most part, are average highschool students still living at home, playing sports, dating, and going to the local soda shop. However, all of them have flaws in their character that make them vulnerable to the evil influenced of one of their classmates.
GEBRE:
-young Adult literature is literature written for adolescent readers, and in some cases published by adolescent writters. Authors and readers of young adult (YA) novels often define the genre as literature written for adolescents roughly ages 10 to 20.
8)forensics- the study of evidence discovered at a crime scene and used in a court of law. forensic science is a multidisciplinary subject, drawing principally from chemistry and biology, but also from physics, geology, psycology, social science, etc
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-His Grandma, and Mom.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?"
-He is his family's hope for the future.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
-He (David) sat next to it and considered dialing any number just so he could 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 to her that she didn't have to get up and sit through breakfast table crisis with her family in the mornings.
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 that Mark used to date.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?She didn't feel very well cause she was nervous.
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?Because she was the one wearing them and they are made to magnify things.
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 inthis chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.David was making her thing he likes her, and she really does like him but he was lieing to Sue the whole time.
200 Word Essay
I think that people murder other people is because of the power they think they have. A person killing another person is a crime and is illegal in the United States. Killings can never be justified because the person that got killed will never get redemption or anything. When a person gets killed it is sad because somebody’s life was just taken away. When the eight people got killed in New Hope Plantation they will never be justified because they are all gone because of somebody’s stupid actions. When somebody dies it is different then some body getting killed because it was there time to go and when n you kill somebody you are taking there life for no reason. No killing a person can never be justified because they are dead and not with the people that love them. Society could help murders from not happening by people working together and getting along. People could keep there temper down and keep calm there would be a lot less murders in this world. We could bring down the murder rate by making people register there guns and bullets with the government so they could keep track of them and they would know who has what things.
killing Mr. Griffin D.Q's
Chapter One
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
Answer: Susan, Melvin, Francis, Craig
2. What does Susan mean by "someday"?
Answer: she wants everything to be normal and exactly the way she wants her life to be.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
Answer: The president of the senior class. She has a huge crush, and dreams about him.
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Answer: Betsy Cline, David Ruggles, Mark Kinney, Jeff Garrett
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan's feelings of being an outsider?
Answer: She feels so alone, sickened, alienated, and afraid. She doesn't fit in with her classmates.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
Answer: Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Dolly Luna
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
Answer: Probably not, because he gives no student extra credit, and most of all he gives them so many F's for a late paper. making them fail a lot.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
Answer: Susan's song she wrote.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
Answer: She didn't do her best in her work. Felt so depressed that she cried, and felt so ashamed.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.
Answer: She had a sudden, irrational urge to put her head down on the desk and weep for all of them, for the whole world, for the awful day that was staring so badly.
11. Jeff says, "That Griffin's the sort of guy you'd like to kill." Why doesn't Susan think he is serious?
Answer: Because Jeff really hated Mr. Griffin so much that he had a plan to do that, but Susan thought that he was bluffing which he wasn't.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you noticed any object that might be foreshadowing?
Answer: Yes that Jeff explained to the gang how to kill Mr. Griffin by tying him with some rope, and blindfolding him.
Chapter Two
1. Why does Mark say the following? " Jeff's done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunk out."
Answer: Because Mr. Griffin keeps on giving Jeff F's all semester.
2. Explain Mark's special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
Answer: He had to take the English course again for the second time, and he wanted to him since he came to Mr. Griffin class.
3. "Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something." What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
Answer: That killer look that Mark had when he wanted to do something for the pleasure of it. He really wanted to kill Mr. Griffin so badly.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with the plan?
Answer: They were tired of flunking his class all the time, but they weren't trying to fail. They were trying to pass and get out of his class for good.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go with the plan?
Answer: He likes a challenge, also Mark knows too much about David.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
Answer: Because she's Mr. Griffin's teacher pet, and plus on the mid- semester she made good grades in his class.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
Answer: It's how Susan and David met each other when they were in middle school. The humiliation that Jeff has been through, it was the first thing that the plan would work.
8. What is implied, but never stated, about Mark's "transformation"?
Answer: He was sort of a psychic when he heard the call roll. He set a cat on fire, and he also had a special beauty, something too strange to explain about him.
daily do now
1. Parents often argue about what is best for their children.
2.People in small towns sometimes worrie about what other people say about them.
3. Johnny Blogger abd Susie Grammar traveles with their mother to Carwheal in Corwall.
4. When his mother told him about moving, Johnny said he wouldn't mind starting at a new school.
Killing Mr Griffin Vocab
1)inference- the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated.
For example, when Jeff recalls the transformation Mark underwent when he set the caton fire- Jeff and the reader infer that Mark enjoys killing.
2)allusion- whenever a writter refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that he expects the reader will recognize.
3)flashback- a scene that interupts the ongoing action in a story to show an event that happened earlier.
4)rite of passage- the young adult must undergo some ritual or test to become an adult.
5)foil- a character whos qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions or qualities of the main character, he protagonist, by providing a strong contrast. On occasion the foil is used as a contrast to a character other than the main one.
EXPOSITION:
-the setting of this story is albuquerque, New Mexico, in the 1970's. the characters for the most part, are average highschool students still living at home, playing sports, dating, and going to the local soda shop. However, all of them have flaws in their character that make them vulnerable to the evil influenced of one of their classmates.
GEBRE:
-young Adult literature is literature written for adolescent readers, and in some cases published by adolescent writters. Authors and readers of young adult (YA) novels often define the genre as literature written for adolescents roughly ages 10 to 20.
8)forensics- the study of evidence discovered at a crime scene and used in a court of law. forensic science is a multidisciplinary subject, drawing principally from chemistry and biology, but also from physics, geology, psycology, social science, etc
Thursday, October 1, 2009
antwone fisher dq
DQ’s for Antwone Fisher
Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think that he fights because people have made him angry, or is he angry already?
I think Antwone gets into fights because people make him angry and he is already angry at the same time.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with information 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?
Antwone would not tell the therapist anything of his past for the first time because it hurt him so much to say and think of it Antwone is hiding his past because he doesnt want to think about it. I think Antwone is kind of the same as Melinda because they both were forced to do something that they didnt want to and just scared.
Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him then the alternative that he is given?
This alternative would not be easier for Antwone because he would sit there and not be able to express himself and get what he has in his mind out
When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
I think Antwone wanted to ignore the question because he doesnt have or doesnt know if he has a family
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?
Antwone has never have has had questions this personal and was embarrassed that he couldnt answered them
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?
Antwone and Melinda I think would be forgiving themselves because they were the ones that kept the secret that they held for so long and all it did was hurt them
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Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think that he fights because people have made him angry, or is he angry already?
I think Antwone gets into fights because people make him angry and he is already angry at the same time.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with information 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?
Antwone would not tell the therapist anything of his past for the first time because it hurt him so much to say and think of it Antwone is hiding his past because he doesnt want to think about it. I think Antwone is kind of the same as Melinda because they both were forced to do something that they didnt want to and just scared.
Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him then the alternative that he is given?
This alternative would not be easier for Antwone because he would sit there and not be able to express himself and get what he has in his mind out
When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
I think Antwone wanted to ignore the question because he doesnt have or doesnt know if he has a family
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?
Antwone has never have has had questions this personal and was embarrassed that he couldnt answered them
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?
Antwone and Melinda I think would be forgiving themselves because they were the ones that kept the secret that they held for so long and all it did was hurt them
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Monday, September 28, 2009
speak vocabulary
Obscene – offensive to morality or decency, repulsive
The construction worker used obscene language when he hit his thumb with a hammer.
1. My mother uses obscene language when she is mad.
Abstinence – denying self any form of indulgence, appetite, or craving.
Many Catholics practice abstinence from various foods, pastimes, or indulgences as part of the season of Lent.
2. My sister says abstinence is the way to be.
Savant – a person of learning; especially: one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (i.e. science, literature)
The young man was considered a savant because he was a mathematical genius at an early age.
3. My mom is a savant.
Thespian – dramatic actor
The international Thespian Society is an honorary organization for high-school and middle-school theatre students
4.
fascism – a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictatorial leader.
Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933, and quickly established a totalitarian and fascist dictatorship.
5. She has a fascism attitude.
predator – one that preys, destroys, or devours
To human predators, you are prey, and they have no conscience about harming or killing others.
6. My dog is a predator.
indoctrination– instruct, with doctrines, theories, beliefs. Can also be brainwashing.
Cult leaders often indoctrinate their followers with beliefs that give the leaders a place of power over them.
morphing – a special-effects process used in film or video production in which persons or objects seem to change shape, form, etc., in a smooth way, created in a digital environment.
fascism – a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictatorial leader.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - PTSD is an anxiety disorder that occurs in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Examples are combat, rape and natural disaster. PTSD is diagnosed six months after the traumatic event. Three major symptoms are: heightened startle response, easily scared, and irritabi
potpourri- a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent.
Paparazzi - a freelance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs.
The paparazzi surrounded Lindsey Lohan when she wrecked her Mercedes and was falling out of the car because she was impaired.
synchronized- to cause to go on, move, operate, work, etc., at the same rate and exactly together: They synchronized their steps and walked together.
inspiration- an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration.
expiration- a coming to an end; termination; close: the expiration of a contract.
floundering- to make clumsy attempts to move or regain one’s balance.
blathers- to talk without making sense
interim- a temporary arrangement, stopgap, make shift. The company had an interim CEO after the original one was fired for taking huge bonuses during an economic recession.
drones- A male bee, especially a honeybee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey. Its only function is to mate with the queen bee.
2. An idle person who lives off others; a loafer.
3. A person who does tedious or menial work; a drudge.
2. xenophobic- a person who is very fearful or disliking of foreigners, people from other countries, or strangers.
Sun Shadow Mandala- Mandalas are symbolic, circular designs that represent outer (sun) and inner (shadow) dimensions of a person’s personality.
Redemption- the act or process of redeeming or the state of being redeemed.
Redeem – to buy or pay off; to recover what has been lost; to discharge in full; to deliver from sin and the consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner
abysmal – extremely or hopelessly bad or severe: abysmal ignorance; abysmal poverty.
demure - characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
Infante’s Paraphrased: chillaxed in a non-Xanax sort of way.
bigoted – utterly intolerant of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own.
asphyxiated - to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother.
conundrum – a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words. Anything that puzzles. We are in a pickle.
muse – to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject. Absorbed in thought.
After his meeting with the guidance counselor, Michael mused in class about what he wanted to do after he graduated.
. classical – of or pertaining to; or characteristic of Greek and Roman antiquity.
cubism– a style of painting and sculpture developed in the early 20th century,
characterized by the emphasis on formal structure – geometrical shapes.
The construction worker used obscene language when he hit his thumb with a hammer.
1. My mother uses obscene language when she is mad.
Abstinence – denying self any form of indulgence, appetite, or craving.
Many Catholics practice abstinence from various foods, pastimes, or indulgences as part of the season of Lent.
2. My sister says abstinence is the way to be.
Savant – a person of learning; especially: one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (i.e. science, literature)
The young man was considered a savant because he was a mathematical genius at an early age.
3. My mom is a savant.
Thespian – dramatic actor
The international Thespian Society is an honorary organization for high-school and middle-school theatre students
4.
fascism – a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictatorial leader.
Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933, and quickly established a totalitarian and fascist dictatorship.
5. She has a fascism attitude.
predator – one that preys, destroys, or devours
To human predators, you are prey, and they have no conscience about harming or killing others.
6. My dog is a predator.
indoctrination– instruct, with doctrines, theories, beliefs. Can also be brainwashing.
Cult leaders often indoctrinate their followers with beliefs that give the leaders a place of power over them.
morphing – a special-effects process used in film or video production in which persons or objects seem to change shape, form, etc., in a smooth way, created in a digital environment.
fascism – a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as the Fascists) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictatorial leader.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - PTSD is an anxiety disorder that occurs in the aftermath of a traumatic event. Examples are combat, rape and natural disaster. PTSD is diagnosed six months after the traumatic event. Three major symptoms are: heightened startle response, easily scared, and irritabi
potpourri- a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent.
Paparazzi - a freelance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs.
The paparazzi surrounded Lindsey Lohan when she wrecked her Mercedes and was falling out of the car because she was impaired.
synchronized- to cause to go on, move, operate, work, etc., at the same rate and exactly together: They synchronized their steps and walked together.
inspiration- an inspiring or animating action or influence: I cannot write poetry without inspiration.
expiration- a coming to an end; termination; close: the expiration of a contract.
floundering- to make clumsy attempts to move or regain one’s balance.
blathers- to talk without making sense
interim- a temporary arrangement, stopgap, make shift. The company had an interim CEO after the original one was fired for taking huge bonuses during an economic recession.
drones- A male bee, especially a honeybee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey. Its only function is to mate with the queen bee.
2. An idle person who lives off others; a loafer.
3. A person who does tedious or menial work; a drudge.
2. xenophobic- a person who is very fearful or disliking of foreigners, people from other countries, or strangers.
Sun Shadow Mandala- Mandalas are symbolic, circular designs that represent outer (sun) and inner (shadow) dimensions of a person’s personality.
Redemption- the act or process of redeeming or the state of being redeemed.
Redeem – to buy or pay off; to recover what has been lost; to discharge in full; to deliver from sin and the consequences by means of a sacrifice offered for the sinner
abysmal – extremely or hopelessly bad or severe: abysmal ignorance; abysmal poverty.
demure - characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
Infante’s Paraphrased: chillaxed in a non-Xanax sort of way.
bigoted – utterly intolerant of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own.
asphyxiated - to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother.
conundrum – a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words. Anything that puzzles. We are in a pickle.
muse – to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject. Absorbed in thought.
After his meeting with the guidance counselor, Michael mused in class about what he wanted to do after he graduated.
. classical – of or pertaining to; or characteristic of Greek and Roman antiquity.
cubism– a style of painting and sculpture developed in the early 20th century,
characterized by the emphasis on formal structure – geometrical shapes.
dq for killing mr griffin
Killing Mr. Griffin Study Guide 1
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
shy and they are not pretty and they do not fit in
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
one day when she is able
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
a friend of hers and she thinks he is sweet and amazing
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
shy dont fit in dirt kids
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
she is kinda sad about it
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
they are strang
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
no because he is to strick
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
they are both dying in ways
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
because he is mean
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an
important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
no
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout.”
because he is being sarcastic
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
he thinks he is a freak
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
thinks it means ima kill you
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
because it sounds goos
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
because he is mean
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
because she is talking to them
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
because he has this flash back
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
shy and they are not pretty and they do not fit in
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
one day when she is able
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
a friend of hers and she thinks he is sweet and amazing
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
shy dont fit in dirt kids
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
she is kinda sad about it
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
they are strang
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
no because he is to strick
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
they are both dying in ways
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
because he is mean
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an
important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
no
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout.”
because he is being sarcastic
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
he thinks he is a freak
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
thinks it means ima kill you
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
because it sounds goos
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
because he is mean
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
because she is talking to them
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
because he has this flash back
is murder ever justifiable
What motivates people to murder? when people are sad or angry. Sometimes drugs may do that to certain people. Is murder ever justifiable? heak no... When you kill someone you are hurting the family and friends of those also. Why or why not and when? Because its cruel and mean and very sad. What should society do to help bring down the murder rate? knock out drugs and violence. How should society educate and mediate murderers in society to prevent and reduce murders? Have like weekly meetings or something to just ease their mind something that will calm them down. When you murder someone you take another persons life. You take a familys child or realated one. If someone ever murders someone they deserve to die themself. When you take a persons life you are not only hurting that person but your hurting there family and friends as well. You should never murder anyone. Murderers do not deserve a chance at life. They deserve to all just die and vanish away. People can be so cruel and unconciderate that things just get out of control and its rediculouse. This is my thought on murder cases.....
Friday, August 28, 2009
Abusive Relationships
I've had no experiences in abusive relationships. But I know a few who have. I would hate to be one the weird teens to get abused. But me personally if I was in a abusive relationship I would be the abuser.
Females in a abusive relationship take it and blame it on themselves for no reason. They think their not doing something rightmost of the time. A few signs i noticed would be cuts off friends(me), spends alot of time alone, avoids activities and friendly get togethers,some don't even come in the cafeteria. Some say I love you to their partner so much that they constantly start saying I Love You to people they barley talk to.
People who don't know how to get out of abusive relationships will probley end up dead. Alot try to runaway from the situation and become homeless. So to me the best thing to do would be tell someone you know that can help. someone who will get you out the situation. And some words of wisdom are there's nothing wrong with opening up never be afraid. And never loose contact with those who care.
Females in a abusive relationship take it and blame it on themselves for no reason. They think their not doing something rightmost of the time. A few signs i noticed would be cuts off friends(me), spends alot of time alone, avoids activities and friendly get togethers,some don't even come in the cafeteria. Some say I love you to their partner so much that they constantly start saying I Love You to people they barley talk to.
People who don't know how to get out of abusive relationships will probley end up dead. Alot try to runaway from the situation and become homeless. So to me the best thing to do would be tell someone you know that can help. someone who will get you out the situation. And some words of wisdom are there's nothing wrong with opening up never be afraid. And never loose contact with those who care.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Speak 3 Discussion/Study Questions
1.Discuss what precipitates Melinda’s skipping school and what she does.
I honestly do not remember
2.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?
Yes being a child was better. The fun she had and no drama. You get more freedom when you are older and you get more chances to do more things in life. You have many hard times in life and you have to face hard times
3.Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
I do not know once again
4.Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda's attitude has changed. The meaning of friendship is someone you can trust with anything you tell them and someone you can go to for anything
5.Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
She was shy and scared
6.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?
7.Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
8.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.”
9.Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
10.Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
11.Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
12.Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
I honestly do not remember
2.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?
Yes being a child was better. The fun she had and no drama. You get more freedom when you are older and you get more chances to do more things in life. You have many hard times in life and you have to face hard times
3.Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
I do not know once again
4.Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda's attitude has changed. The meaning of friendship is someone you can trust with anything you tell them and someone you can go to for anything
5.Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
She was shy and scared
6.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?
7.Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
8.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.”
9.Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
10.Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
11.Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
12.Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Speak 2 Discussion/Study Questions
1. Discuss Melinda’s decline, including physical symptoms.
She is cutting herself and her attitude is horrible
2.Analyze the social studies “debate” and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? Is the teacher right or wrong? Do students have a right to challenge a teacher?
I think that the teacher should listen to each individual because everyone has a right to say what they think. In this situation the teacher is wrong. Yes the students do
3.Who is a “real” American? What do you think of Mr. Neck’s opinion? Going by his definition, are some of you not really Americans?
To be honest with you I do not know how to answer this question.
4.Discuss the Thanksgiving dinner for Melinda’s family and why this is significant.
They had a good family dinner and it had its moments just like everything else
5.Analyze Melinda’s statement about her parents, “I bet they’d be divorced by now if I hadn’t been born.” What does this reflect about her self esteem?
She has a very low low low self esteem
6.Examine Melinda’s references to her secret and what this reveals about her relationship with her parents. What do you think happened at the party?
She got raped
7.Discuss Melinda’s athletic ability, her attitude toward being on the basketball team, and the comparison she makes between basketball and life.
When she is active her attitude seems to chill out but when she is just living life her attitude sucks
8.Analyze the deterioration of the relationship between Melinda and Heather. Why is it that people sometimes like us more when they can get something out of us? Are the Marthas good friends to Heather? Why or why not?
Because they can use us and they know that they can. Yes they are good friends. Because they help her with her problems
9.What should we value in other people? What qualities are important in a person? What do you usually notice first about people? Does that really matter?
The way they live life and the way they see how life should be lived. Their personallity, respect, life style. I notice a persons personallity before anything and Yes
10.Examine Melinda’s reference to IT. Pages 85-86 & 89-90
11.Discuss the school conference with Melinda’s parents and the aftermath. What do you think about Melinda’s suicide attempt? Was it real? What does it indicate? What do you think about her mother’s reaction?
I think it was a stupid choice. No I do not think that it was real. That she does not believe in her self. She is a crazy woman
She is cutting herself and her attitude is horrible
2.Analyze the social studies “debate” and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? Is the teacher right or wrong? Do students have a right to challenge a teacher?
I think that the teacher should listen to each individual because everyone has a right to say what they think. In this situation the teacher is wrong. Yes the students do
3.Who is a “real” American? What do you think of Mr. Neck’s opinion? Going by his definition, are some of you not really Americans?
To be honest with you I do not know how to answer this question.
4.Discuss the Thanksgiving dinner for Melinda’s family and why this is significant.
They had a good family dinner and it had its moments just like everything else
5.Analyze Melinda’s statement about her parents, “I bet they’d be divorced by now if I hadn’t been born.” What does this reflect about her self esteem?
She has a very low low low self esteem
6.Examine Melinda’s references to her secret and what this reveals about her relationship with her parents. What do you think happened at the party?
She got raped
7.Discuss Melinda’s athletic ability, her attitude toward being on the basketball team, and the comparison she makes between basketball and life.
When she is active her attitude seems to chill out but when she is just living life her attitude sucks
8.Analyze the deterioration of the relationship between Melinda and Heather. Why is it that people sometimes like us more when they can get something out of us? Are the Marthas good friends to Heather? Why or why not?
Because they can use us and they know that they can. Yes they are good friends. Because they help her with her problems
9.What should we value in other people? What qualities are important in a person? What do you usually notice first about people? Does that really matter?
The way they live life and the way they see how life should be lived. Their personallity, respect, life style. I notice a persons personallity before anything and Yes
10.Examine Melinda’s reference to IT. Pages 85-86 & 89-90
11.Discuss the school conference with Melinda’s parents and the aftermath. What do you think about Melinda’s suicide attempt? Was it real? What does it indicate? What do you think about her mother’s reaction?
I think it was a stupid choice. No I do not think that it was real. That she does not believe in her self. She is a crazy woman
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Signs of Abusive Relationships
I have not been in an abusive relationship so I cant speak for thoes who have but when I researched it online this is what I found. An abusive relationship can include slapping, punching and etc. In a abusive relationship the main reason the abuser feels the need to abuse the victum is for the power and to feel like they are worth something. The abuser thinks that just because he is abusing the victum he has a special power. The abuser is probably on drugs or is an alchoholic. I know of some people that have been in a abusive relationship. My opinion on abusive relationships is I think that anyone who has abused someone else should be punished in some sort of way. I do not apprechiate someone hurting anyone else. How would they feel if some one was to abuse them. They probably would not like it. I really dont know what else to say so this is my thought of abusive relationships
Friday, August 7, 2009
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