G-Town English 10

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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