1. Why are Saturdays special for Susan?
- She gets to sleep in and be lazy all day.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic group.
"And that suddenly, that easily, she felt she was one of them."
3. Who is Lana?
- Mark's ex girlfriend; he blames Griffin for them breaking up.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
- She doesn't like him, she thinks he's creepy.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
- They represent Susan.
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
- When Susan thinks to herself that she will never, ever be this happy again.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ 3
1.The members of David's family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
- his grandma: she's very dependent on him, even though she doesn't need to be. His mother: she's also dependent on him and is single and wants to stay that way. His father: he left when Dave was young and has never been in his life.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
- He wants to go to college so he can get a good career and help his mom and grandma.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David's life.
- His living room; it's depressing and lonely.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English grade to get to law school.
true; he needs a good grade in his class to help support his family and he wants to scare Mr. Griffin so he can do so.
- his grandma: she's very dependent on him, even though she doesn't need to be. His mother: she's also dependent on him and is single and wants to stay that way. His father: he left when Dave was young and has never been in his life.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
- He wants to go to college so he can get a good career and help his mom and grandma.
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David's life.
- His living room; it's depressing and lonely.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English grade to get to law school.
true; he needs a good grade in his class to help support his family and he wants to scare Mr. Griffin so he can do so.
Killing Mr. Griffin DQ 2
1. Why does Mark say the following? "Jeff's done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout."-Because they're trying to get rid of the teacher and he's saying that they're going to get caught and flunkout.
2. Explain Mark's special dislike of Mr. Griffin.-He doesn't like him because he was mean to him about being late and embarrassed him in front of the class so he wants to play a joke on him to scare him so he'll start treating them right.
3. "Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something." What does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?-A serious look. That he has a good idea coming and he's sure it's going to work.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark's plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?- Because they end up not liking Mr. Griffin because he's mean to them too and they think that it will end up being a good idea.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?- Dave wants to pass the class so he can get into a good college.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?- That she's "in love" with Dave.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.- When Mark would take his girlfriend out to that secret beautiful place. Because he blames Mr. Griffin for him and his ex breaking up.
2. Explain Mark's special dislike of Mr. Griffin.-He doesn't like him because he was mean to him about being late and embarrassed him in front of the class so he wants to play a joke on him to scare him so he'll start treating them right.
3. "Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something." What does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?-A serious look. That he has a good idea coming and he's sure it's going to work.
4. Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark's plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?- Because they end up not liking Mr. Griffin because he's mean to them too and they think that it will end up being a good idea.
5. Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?- Dave wants to pass the class so he can get into a good college.
6. What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?- That she's "in love" with Dave.
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.- When Mark would take his girlfriend out to that secret beautiful place. Because he blames Mr. Griffin for him and his ex breaking up.
Killing Mr. Griffin
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConell family.-they are all very different and they all want Susie to be accepted.
2. What does Susan mean by "someday"?-I think she meant she wished for certain things, but knew they wouldn't happen.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?-He's one of the "cool kids". She has liked him for a long time.
4. Several other students of room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.-Betsy Cline- cool. Mark Kinney- Lean, expressionless, cool. Jeff Garrett- big, loud, broad-shouldered.
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan's feelings of being an outsider?-She was too scared to ask david to move his legs so she could get to her desk and whenever she smiled at two girls they didn't even notice her.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.-Mr. Griffin- mean, strict, no one likes him.Mrs. Luna- laid back, students like her.
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.-yes; just not to the students. but he's just doing the right thing and wants the students to learn.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.-Ophelia.
9. In what ways does Susan think that she and the dying femal in Hamlet are similar?-she's sad and left out and has no friends, like Ophelia.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.-"...Stunned by the impact, before it dropped like a feather-covered stone to the ground below."
11. Jeff says, "That Griffin's the sort of guy you'd like to kill." Why doesn't Susan think he is serious?-because people say things like that all the time sarcastically.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any objects that might be foreshadowed?-that they want to "kill" Mr. Griffin.
2. What does Susan mean by "someday"?-I think she meant she wished for certain things, but knew they wouldn't happen.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?-He's one of the "cool kids". She has liked him for a long time.
4. Several other students of room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.-Betsy Cline- cool. Mark Kinney- Lean, expressionless, cool. Jeff Garrett- big, loud, broad-shouldered.
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan's feelings of being an outsider?-She was too scared to ask david to move his legs so she could get to her desk and whenever she smiled at two girls they didn't even notice her.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.-Mr. Griffin- mean, strict, no one likes him.Mrs. Luna- laid back, students like her.
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.-yes; just not to the students. but he's just doing the right thing and wants the students to learn.
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.-Ophelia.
9. In what ways does Susan think that she and the dying femal in Hamlet are similar?-she's sad and left out and has no friends, like Ophelia.
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how Susan is feeling about her life.-"...Stunned by the impact, before it dropped like a feather-covered stone to the ground below."
11. Jeff says, "That Griffin's the sort of guy you'd like to kill." Why doesn't Susan think he is serious?-because people say things like that all the time sarcastically.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any objects that might be foreshadowed?-that they want to "kill" Mr. Griffin.
Grammar Do Now
1. Parents often argue about what is best for their children.
2. People in small towns sometimes worry about what other people say about them.
3. Johnny Blogger and Susie Grammar traveled with their mothers to Carwheel in Corwall.
4. When his mother told him about moving, Johnny said he wouldn't mind stating at a new school.
2. People in small towns sometimes worry about what other people say about them.
3. Johnny Blogger and Susie Grammar traveled with their mothers to Carwheel in Corwall.
4. When his mother told him about moving, Johnny said he wouldn't mind stating at a new school.
Harrison Bergeron Sentances
1.When my parents were building our house they calibrated over the size of the kitchen.
2.My bestfriend told me one of the best ideas ever I was filled with consernation.
3.As my teacher called me to the front of the class i began to cower away.
4.I heard my two friends were going to get into a fight so i began to hindrance them with advice.
5.The luminous sun was in my eyes when I woke up yesterday.
6.I was working on my project and I made sure the lines were perfect symmetry.
7.The malls stores are all synchronizing because there all together.
8.My sister Katie was trying to explain pi to me but it seemed vague.
9.As i was waiting for him to call me i was full of vigilance.
10.Whenever i go to the doctor to get shots i usually wince.
2.My bestfriend told me one of the best ideas ever I was filled with consernation.
3.As my teacher called me to the front of the class i began to cower away.
4.I heard my two friends were going to get into a fight so i began to hindrance them with advice.
5.The luminous sun was in my eyes when I woke up yesterday.
6.I was working on my project and I made sure the lines were perfect symmetry.
7.The malls stores are all synchronizing because there all together.
8.My sister Katie was trying to explain pi to me but it seemed vague.
9.As i was waiting for him to call me i was full of vigilance.
10.Whenever i go to the doctor to get shots i usually wince.
Warning Signs Of Abuse
In an abusive relationship there are several warning signs. If you are being push around and hit in harmful ways, the way you start to act and treat others will become very different. If you are a child, you will start doing bad in school you grades will start falling and you will seem depress all the time. It can also stop you from having fun and thinking for your self. Another warning sign is when your body has lots of cuts and bruises. If you are being yelled at and pushed around very hard. If Their isn't only physical abuse their is also mental abuse. Mental abuse is when the person calls you names and talks you down. If the person is making you not think clearly that is mental abuse. This person cries a lot because they are hurting so much. They also try to act like nothing is wrong in front of family and friends. The last thing I know of is that the people in this situation thinks the person love them so much that they do anything to make them happy and they don't want to listen to nobody about the problem.
Murder Essay
Some people just get very angry and have to take their anger out on other people, to make them feel better. Sometimes just have nothing else to do but make other people lives miserable and unhappy. I think there is no if, and, but about murder if you kill somebody you just kill them, some people say they don’t know what they be doing but if you cant control your attitude or how much you drink that is just you, maybe after you do your time you will because you was wrong for what you did. Other case may be self-defense and I think that is ok, because if your life is in danger that you have the right for self-defense. I think if somebody kill somebody unless self defense they should be punished with murder. They should take threats very serious because you never know if they are playing or not. Some people will wait for the right time to do their crime. It is not far for the family that the murder victim was in. many people cause people to murder them, but the person who murdered them still have no right to take somebody else’s life, it is not far.
DQ’s for Antwone Fisher
Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think he fights because people have made him angry, or is he angry already?
I think he fights because he is already angry, and in some situations people already know he gets mad easily so they push him to his weakest point.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with information about his background. Why would he not just come out with all hos history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speck?
He doesn’t like his history, he says he has no family, yes he is hiding a lot of things, it is very different from speck, because Melinda doesn’t let her anger out but Antwone yells and fights.
Why does Antwone say the he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative the he is given?
He thinks he can just hide his feelings and not talk about them.
When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He was writing and listening to music, he couldn’t hear them.
During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor’s house, Antwone is out into an awkward situation when the doctor’s father asks him question. Why was it awkward for him?
He never had his mother food before, and doesn’t know his real mom.
The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speck? Explain.
I think he fights because he is already angry, and in some situations people already know he gets mad easily so they push him to his weakest point.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with information about his background. Why would he not just come out with all hos history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speck?
He doesn’t like his history, he says he has no family, yes he is hiding a lot of things, it is very different from speck, because Melinda doesn’t let her anger out but Antwone yells and fights.
Why does Antwone say the he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative the he is given?
He thinks he can just hide his feelings and not talk about them.
When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He was writing and listening to music, he couldn’t hear them.
During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor’s house, Antwone is out into an awkward situation when the doctor’s father asks him question. Why was it awkward for him?
He never had his mother food before, and doesn’t know his real mom.
The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speck? Explain.
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