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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Group Members:. FIRST MARKING PERIOD Predict: Based off the title and the front cover of the book, what do you think Anderson’s novel is about? Explain your thinking.

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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

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  1. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Group Members:

  2. FIRST MARKING PERIOD Predict: Based off the title and the front cover of the book, what do you think Anderson’s novel is about? Explain your thinking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Melinda stereotypes the following groups. Circle whether you agree or disagree with her comments in our school. • Teachers: agree or disagree • Athletes: agree or disagree • New kids: agree or disagree • Foreign exchange: agree or disagree • Smart kids: agree or disagree • Artists: agree or disagree • The Marthas: agree or disagree Predict: Melinda seems to have changed over her summer vacation. What do you think has caused her reputation and personality to change? Explain your thinking using evidence from the text. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Melinda says, “I actually thought for a moment that we could cast spells, could turn people into frogs or rabbits, to punish the evil and reward the good” (40). How does this quote show Melinda has changed? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Predict: Who is IT?____________________ ___________________________________

  3. SECOND MARKING PERIOD Some protest without saying a word. Others protest by taking a stand. Do you think David should speak out against Mr. Neck or should he remain silent? Explain your thinking. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Heather remains silent, allowing the Marthas to walk all over her. How do you feel about Heather’s desperate attempts to fit in? Give Heather three pieces of useful advice that show evidence of a close reading. 1. 2. 3. Predict: What is the issue with IT and Melinda? Explain your thinking using evidence from the text. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Freeman seems to be in trouble. Is he speaking out against something? Do you think he is doing the right thing? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  4. THIRD MARKING PERIOD Read to page 102. Discuss symbolism with your group members. What object is most symbolic in Speak? If you are not certain, by the end of the Third Marking Period, choose something symbolic to use. ___________________ How is it symbolic? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Create a poster demonstrating the symbolic nature of what you chose. The poster should include: 1. a minimum of five quotes cited using MLA format that prove how it is symbolic. 2. the symbol itself 3. the title of the book with an interesting sub-heading that fits the symbol and the book 4. Must be neat, colorful, and accurate Be prepared to explain your poster to the class. Presentation and due date: FRIDAY! Do you think Heather made the right choice? Explain your thinking. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Melinda says, “Do they choose to be so dense? Were they born that way? (116). Do you think all well-intended adults are clueless like Melinda believes? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Now that you know why Melinda has such a problem with IT, what should she do? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  5. FOURTH MARKING PERIOD Using MLA citations, show five pieces of evidence that Melinda’s outlook has improved from the beginning of the story. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Using evidence from the text, what do you think has caused this change? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does Melinda speak out without saying a word? Give two examples from the text. 1. 2. How does she speak out using words? Give two examples from the text. 1. 2. Resolution is defined as all conflicts being resolved. Is this the case in Speak? Explain your thinking. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  6. Second Marking Period: Mark Twain once said, “Is it better to let people think you are stupid, or should you open your mouth and remove all doubt?” -OR- What can silence do to a person? What about speaking out? (1/2 page entry) First Marking Period: Write about an instance in which you refused to speak. Then, write about an instance in which you spoke up. After reaching ½ a page, list the pros and cons for each scenario. Journal Entries for Speak: One entry per day. Four entries total. Minimum of one page front and back (1/2 page per entry). Due Thursday in the red box.

  7. Third Marking Period: Hal Borland once said, “If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees.” Respond to this quote, tying it in to your life, someone you know, or a character in the story. (1/2 page entry) Fourth Marking Period: Respond to “Listen” a poem compiled by Laurie Halse Anderson from real letters written to her regarding her book. (1/2 page entry) Journal Entries for Speak: One entry per day. Four entries total. Minimum of one page front and back (1/2 page per entry). Due Thursday in the red box.

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