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Speak. Laurie Halse Anderson. Laurie Halse Anderson. Born October 23, 1961 in Potsdam, New York Laurie Beth Halse Wanted to be a Doctor Exchange Student to Denmark for Senior Year Onondaga Community College for 2 Years. Laurie Halse Anderson.

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  1. Speak Laurie Halse Anderson

  2. Laurie Halse Anderson • Born October 23, 1961 in Potsdam, New York • Laurie Beth Halse • Wanted to be a Doctor • Exchange Student to Denmark for Senior Year • Onondaga Community College for 2 Years

  3. Laurie Halse Anderson • Graduated from Georgetown University in 1984 with a B.S.L.L. in Languages and Linguistics • Married Greg Anderson • Had 2 Daughters – Meredith and Stephanie • Worked as Freelance Reporter • Wrote as a Hobby • 1996 First Book, Ndito Runs, Published • Later 1996 Turkey Pox Published

  4. Laurie Halse Anderson • 1998 No Time For Mother’s Day Published • 1999 Speak Published • Speak Won Numerous Awards -National Book Award Finalist -Printz Honor book -Booklist “Top10 First Novels of 1999” • 2000 Fever 1793 Published • 2001 The Big Cheese on Third Street Published • 2002 Catalyst and Thank You, Sarah! Published • 2005 Prom Published • New husband, Scot Larrabee • 2007 Twisted Published

  5. Catalyst • Set in the Same High School as Speak • Features a Few Cameo Appearances from Speak’s characters

  6. Rape • “Rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. Rape, sometimes also called sexual assault, can happen to both men and women of any age." • Teens Help

  7. Depression • constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension • decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies • loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity • a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain • a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much • restlessness or feeling slowed down • decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate • feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt • thoughts of suicide or death

  8. Setting • Syracuse, New York • Late 1990’s

  9. Characters • Melinda Sordino • Andy Evans • Rachel Bruin • Mr. Neck • Heather • Ivy • Mr. Freeman • Mrs. Sordino • Mr. Sordino • Nicole • David Petrakis

  10. Conflict • Internal • Dealing with Rape • Dealing with Depression • External • Harassment by Andy Evans • Isolation from Entire Student Body • Dealing with Parents

  11. Themes • Rape • Peer Pressure • Sexual Harrassment • Depression • High School Cliques • Social Alienation • Bullying • Dysfunctional Family

  12. Plot Climax RisingAction FallingAction Exposition Denouement/Resolution

  13. Works Cited • "Depression-Related Mood Disorders." Depression.com 1997-2008 23 Jul 2008 <http://www.depression.com/types_of_depression.html>. • Theo Black and Laurie Halse Anderson, "Biography." Laurie Halse Anderson. 2002. 14 Jul 2008 <http://writerlady.com/>.

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