Today we had a fruitful discussion regarding the irony of the title Speak.
Furthermore, Lena pointed out that the cover is not simply the abstract drawing of a tree and leaves, but that it also includes a person's face.
Finally, we reviewed Melinda's complicated set of "friends" which includes Rachel, Ivy, Nicole, and Heather.
The following 7 questions are due for homework along with the reading: read up to p. 56 for tomorrow's class.
SPEAK
Study Questions Name:__________________
«Pages 24-46«
1. What happens to
Melinda when she attends the pep rally?
2. What does Melinda
reveal about the preceding summer?
3. Explain the paradox
of the cheerleaders as Melinda views them.
4. What does Melinda
paint the week after the pep rally? Why is this significant?
5. What happens when
Melinda visits Heather on Columbus Day? What do you think this reveals about
Heather?
6. How do Melinda’s
parents react about her grades?
7. Who are the
“Martha’s”? Why are they important to the story?
