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?
Ithink that teacher should listene to each individual because everyone has a right to ay 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 don't know how to answer this question.
4. Discuss the Thanksgiving dinner for Melinda's family and why this is significant.
They don't sit and eat. Her dad went out back and put something on the grill.
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 herself esteem?
That her parents really do not like each other and that she is the only reason why they are sticking together.
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?
7. Discuss Melinda's atheletic ability, her attitude toward being on the basketball team, and the comparison she makes between basketball and life.
She is good at shooting free throws, and when the coach ask her to be on the basketball team she says no. She doesn't want to be on the basketball team because she has better things to do.
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?
They are not really friends, they are more like associates. They do that because they get what we cant do from us. I really wouldn't say that because they are just around because they want what she can get for them.
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?
If they are there to really be your friend or not. You should look to see if they nice, a cool person to hang around, and to see if they are there for you when you are in need. The way they act. Sometimes it does really matter, depends on how they act.
10. Examine Melinda's reference to IT. Pages 85-86 & 89-90.
He is nasty and she does not like him at all.
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?
Her mother and father came up to the school because she was caught skipping and she has to see the counselor. That she is depressed. I think it was real the way she was describing it. That she needs help. That her mother wants to get her help.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Speak 1
1. Analyze Melinda's reaction to the first day of high school and why her fears seem more intense than that of others. Analyze why she says, "I am Outcast."
Her first day of high school is awful I think and her fears seem more intense because she has no friends. And she is scared about what might happen. She says she is an Outcast because she has nomore friends. They all stop talking to her.
2. Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, music, art, or school? Is this fair? Are adults like this?
The meanings of clans is like another word for cliques to me. If you act a different way then you be in a different clan. I think we sometimes don't like people because they are better than us in things that we want to do or accomplish. I can say adults are sometimes like that.
3. Discuss the "first ten lies they tell you in high school." Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumption that they are "lies" is valid?
The first ten lies and my first day are kind of the same to me. We had an assembly and it told us like really the first ten lies. Not all of them are lies, so I don't think s her assumption is valid.
4. Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descriptions reflect?
That she like to name her teachers when she first met them.
5. Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style?
He like kids to express theirselves. Yes, I have had similar experiences in classes.
6.Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would communication be in your family?
Her home life is awful to me kind of. They barely talk to each other and they dont sit have a regular dinner for Christmas. Sit down and talk to each other or spend time with each other out and about. If i were a parent I would talk to my kids everyday and see how their day went.
7. Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together.
They just met each other. I wouldn't say they are friends, just something like associates. What bring them together is neither of them have friends.
8. Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are inside? How? Why is this true, do you think?
Yes, because we would want to act this way on the inside but on the outside it comes out a different way.
Her first day of high school is awful I think and her fears seem more intense because she has no friends. And she is scared about what might happen. She says she is an Outcast because she has nomore friends. They all stop talking to her.
2. Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, music, art, or school? Is this fair? Are adults like this?
The meanings of clans is like another word for cliques to me. If you act a different way then you be in a different clan. I think we sometimes don't like people because they are better than us in things that we want to do or accomplish. I can say adults are sometimes like that.
3. Discuss the "first ten lies they tell you in high school." Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumption that they are "lies" is valid?
The first ten lies and my first day are kind of the same to me. We had an assembly and it told us like really the first ten lies. Not all of them are lies, so I don't think s her assumption is valid.
4. Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descriptions reflect?
That she like to name her teachers when she first met them.
5. Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style?
He like kids to express theirselves. Yes, I have had similar experiences in classes.
6.Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would communication be in your family?
Her home life is awful to me kind of. They barely talk to each other and they dont sit have a regular dinner for Christmas. Sit down and talk to each other or spend time with each other out and about. If i were a parent I would talk to my kids everyday and see how their day went.
7. Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together.
They just met each other. I wouldn't say they are friends, just something like associates. What bring them together is neither of them have friends.
8. Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are inside? How? Why is this true, do you think?
Yes, because we would want to act this way on the inside but on the outside it comes out a different way.
Friday, March 5, 2010
1.SolicitPart of Speech- VerbDefiniton- Seek for something by earnest or respectful, request, formal application, etc.Synonym-Demand Antonym-DisapproveSentence-Melanie solicit her application for Subway.
2.MadAdjectiveSynonym-Mental Antonym- HappyI get mad when someone get on my nerves
3. SuccinctAdjectiveSynonym-Short Antonym-WordyShe told her succinct summary to her mom
4.PhantasmNounSynonym-Illusion Antonym-Living personThere was a phantasm in the little girl room.
5. DocileAdjectiveSynonym- Easy Antonym-InflexibleI docile tennis last semster.
6.DispositionAdjectiveThe predominant or prevailing tendency of one spirit; natural mental and emotionals outlook or mood characteristics.Synonym- Emotions Antonym- DisarrangementMany people have a different disposition on the world.
7. SagaciousAdjectiveHaving or showing keen discernment and sound judgement.Synonym- Insightful Antonym- CarelessThe lady in the church was sagacious towards the man that was talking.
8.PaltryAdjectiveLacking in importance or worth; trivialSynonym- Petty Antonym-ImportantSometimes cleaning my room I paltry on my work.
9.GossamerNounSomething delicate, light, or flimsySynonym- Light Antonym- ThickThere was a package that was gossamer for my mom.
10. FidelityNounFaithfulness to obligations, duties or observances.Synonym- Attachment Antonym- DisloyaltyMy dad is so fidelity when it comes to the church.
11.ScrupleNounA moral or ethical consideration or standard that act as a restraining force or inhibts certain actions.Synonym- Anxiety Antonym- UnconcernThe young women scruple from the way her daughter was acting
12.MalevolenceNounIll will; Malice, HatredSynonym- Evil Antoym GoodwillNever have malevolence towards person.
13.AtrocityNounQuality of ebing extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel or brutalSynonym-Wickedness Antonym- KindnessThe old lady was showing atrocity to her husbanf
14. DebauchNounPeriod of wanton self indulgences, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcoholSynonyms - Abuse Antonym-PurifyAt the party teenagers were debauch in alcohol
15.ProcureVerbTo get be special effort obtain or acquireSynonym- To have Antonym- Give AwayCharity procure her brand new car.
16.AllusionNounTo get alluding; indirect references.Synonym- Suggestion Antonym No clueMy teacher gave the class allusion on the test.
17.IntemperanceNounExcessive use of alcoholic beveragesSynonym-Drunkness Antonym -SoberSusan love to intemperance alcohol on the weekend
18.MaltreatVerbTo treat in a rough or cruel way; abuseSynonym Damage Antonym Treat wellWhy did John maltreat the poor dog?
19.SentimentNounMental feelings; emotionsSynonym-Sensibility Antonym MeanThe girl saw the cat with only 3 legs she felt sentiment
20.RemorseNounDeep and painful regret for wrongdoingSynonym Compassion Antonym RemorselessnessLooking back I have some remorse for what I did in the past
2.MadAdjectiveSynonym-Mental Antonym- HappyI get mad when someone get on my nerves
3. SuccinctAdjectiveSynonym-Short Antonym-WordyShe told her succinct summary to her mom
4.PhantasmNounSynonym-Illusion Antonym-Living personThere was a phantasm in the little girl room.
5. DocileAdjectiveSynonym- Easy Antonym-InflexibleI docile tennis last semster.
6.DispositionAdjectiveThe predominant or prevailing tendency of one spirit; natural mental and emotionals outlook or mood characteristics.Synonym- Emotions Antonym- DisarrangementMany people have a different disposition on the world.
7. SagaciousAdjectiveHaving or showing keen discernment and sound judgement.Synonym- Insightful Antonym- CarelessThe lady in the church was sagacious towards the man that was talking.
8.PaltryAdjectiveLacking in importance or worth; trivialSynonym- Petty Antonym-ImportantSometimes cleaning my room I paltry on my work.
9.GossamerNounSomething delicate, light, or flimsySynonym- Light Antonym- ThickThere was a package that was gossamer for my mom.
10. FidelityNounFaithfulness to obligations, duties or observances.Synonym- Attachment Antonym- DisloyaltyMy dad is so fidelity when it comes to the church.
11.ScrupleNounA moral or ethical consideration or standard that act as a restraining force or inhibts certain actions.Synonym- Anxiety Antonym- UnconcernThe young women scruple from the way her daughter was acting
12.MalevolenceNounIll will; Malice, HatredSynonym- Evil Antoym GoodwillNever have malevolence towards person.
13.AtrocityNounQuality of ebing extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel or brutalSynonym-Wickedness Antonym- KindnessThe old lady was showing atrocity to her husbanf
14. DebauchNounPeriod of wanton self indulgences, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcoholSynonyms - Abuse Antonym-PurifyAt the party teenagers were debauch in alcohol
15.ProcureVerbTo get be special effort obtain or acquireSynonym- To have Antonym- Give AwayCharity procure her brand new car.
16.AllusionNounTo get alluding; indirect references.Synonym- Suggestion Antonym No clueMy teacher gave the class allusion on the test.
17.IntemperanceNounExcessive use of alcoholic beveragesSynonym-Drunkness Antonym -SoberSusan love to intemperance alcohol on the weekend
18.MaltreatVerbTo treat in a rough or cruel way; abuseSynonym Damage Antonym Treat wellWhy did John maltreat the poor dog?
19.SentimentNounMental feelings; emotionsSynonym-Sensibility Antonym MeanThe girl saw the cat with only 3 legs she felt sentiment
20.RemorseNounDeep and painful regret for wrongdoingSynonym Compassion Antonym RemorselessnessLooking back I have some remorse for what I did in the past
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The Chocolate War 21-30
1.Why is it cool to be in the Vigils?
It gives you respect and power over the other students.
2.Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay?
Archie would probably make his life a living hell.
3.Brother Leon says sells are down because of apathy. Is that true?
No its down because Jerry's decision is spreading.
4.Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not?
No its not a game. It is a choice and Jerry is just refusing to do it.
5.Did Jerry become a symbol to other students?
Kind of, because now they know that they have a choice to sell the chocolates.
6.Who or what gives the Vigils their power?
I think Archie and mental warfare and fear.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why?
Myself gives me the courage to stand up for myself. I wish my friends would encounraged me more, because they are my friends. Iwould encouraged them if they needed encouragement.
8.Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this?
Archie has some power in the Vigils and needs to have the respect
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true?
Yes, there are always going to the mean, cruel, and crazy people at any school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school?
The guys would probably be more interested in the girls and maybe less focused on the Vigils.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality?
Everyone strives to fit in and be accepted, but being like everyone else just cause more issues.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples.
The quote is saying that even though you didn't commit the crime you are the one who will be ridiculed. This is true in real life. The bully somehow always wins.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have?The boys at Trinity are mean to each other and other people. Brotherhood is about being for each other and other people.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight?
No, but he would have suffered more if he didn't.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation?
I would have gone and hoped for the best. I would rather not suffer more than I had to.
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something .
I would stand up for anything I believe in.
It gives you respect and power over the other students.
2.Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay?
Archie would probably make his life a living hell.
3.Brother Leon says sells are down because of apathy. Is that true?
No its down because Jerry's decision is spreading.
4.Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not?
No its not a game. It is a choice and Jerry is just refusing to do it.
5.Did Jerry become a symbol to other students?
Kind of, because now they know that they have a choice to sell the chocolates.
6.Who or what gives the Vigils their power?
I think Archie and mental warfare and fear.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why?
Myself gives me the courage to stand up for myself. I wish my friends would encounraged me more, because they are my friends. Iwould encouraged them if they needed encouragement.
8.Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this?
Archie has some power in the Vigils and needs to have the respect
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true?
Yes, there are always going to the mean, cruel, and crazy people at any school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school?
The guys would probably be more interested in the girls and maybe less focused on the Vigils.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality?
Everyone strives to fit in and be accepted, but being like everyone else just cause more issues.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples.
The quote is saying that even though you didn't commit the crime you are the one who will be ridiculed. This is true in real life. The bully somehow always wins.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have?The boys at Trinity are mean to each other and other people. Brotherhood is about being for each other and other people.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight?
No, but he would have suffered more if he didn't.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation?
I would have gone and hoped for the best. I would rather not suffer more than I had to.
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something .
I would stand up for anything I believe in.
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