PERIOD 5

second speak quiz

WINTER BREAK, pages 70-72
Read this section. Melinda describes her family. In a writing of at least 70 words, describe the Sordino family in terms of:
a. closeness to each other
b. ability to communicate with each other

HARD LABOR, pages 73 and 74
Read this section. In a writing of at least 25 words, describe how Melinda's parents keep her busy during winter break.

FOUL, pages 74-76
Read this section. Melinda displays amazing athletic ability and at the same time she says some critical things about the school system. In a writing of at least 50 words, explain Melinda's criticism of the school system and what they want of her.

PERIOD 5

first speak quiz

WISHBONE
1. Why is Mr. Freeman excited when Melinda brings the turkey bones to class?
2. Why is Mr. Freeman angry at the school board?
3. What does Melinda do to the sculpture that represents her present problem?
PEELED AND CORED
4. How does Ms. Keen control her class?
5. What memory does Melinda have?
6. Why does Melinda's extra credit cause David's eyes to roll?
FIRST AMENDMENT, SECOND VERSE
7. Why is David recording class?
8. mWhy are David's parents suing the school mdistrict?
WOMBATS RULE
9. Why does Heather NOT sit with the Marthas?
10. Comment on this quote: "Instead of multicultural we have no-cultural."

PERIOD 5:

speak: the project

Melinda Sordino chose a tree. She is destined to express her emotions through the tree. Each student must pick a slip of paper from the box as I circulate the room. This object or idea will become your personal responsibility. For your object or idea you must:

1. define it (50 words)
2. write five diary entries describing a day in the life of that object or idea. Each entry must be at least 40 words long
3. write a radio commercial to sell your object or idea. The commercial must last at least 20 seconds
4. EXTRA CREDIT: A PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART THAT BRINGS YOUR OBJECT OR IDEA TO LIFE

DUE DATE: OCTOBER 13