3rd Quarter: Anthology! Dun Dun Dun 

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Given the infamous legend that is the Anthology, what are your fears as we begin this 5 month journey?

Lord Of the Flies: Allegory 

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So since this is indeed an allegory, then if this isn’t just about kids lost on an island, what is it about?  What’s the deeper meaning?  Help us out?

The Twilight Zone 

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What  lesson do we take away from the video we watched? More importantly, what might be the connection to the Lord Of The Flies?

Parents! Ugh! 

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How would you rate Melinda’s parents?  Consider: communication, providers, listening, overall concern.  Are they portrayed differently in the film?

Is That Melinda? 

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As we begin viewing the film, we must notice that we are watching another’s interpretation of the novel.  Is Melinda in the film how you saw her in your head when you were reading?  What about other changes?  Which do you like better: the film or the novel?

2nd Quarter: Your turn to Speak 

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Complete this sentence:  Speak is a novel about ________.   Explain.

Go _________! 

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Merryweather High continues to change their mascot because of various influences.  What danger is there in a school not having a consistent identity?

Friendship 

Filed under: Uncategorized on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 by | 36 Comments

Revisit Melinda’s chapter on Friends (p20-22).  What does she mean by “disposable friend”?  Is she correct?  Why or why not?

The Most Dangerous Game 

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Now that you’ve experienced 3 versions of the story, please share with us which is the most effective and why.

10 Years Ago Sunday 

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As we view images and hear stories from the 9/11 attacks, what do you think about?