NOVELS+IN+ELA

__ "The House of Dies Drear" __

__ CHARACTER MAP WORKSHEET __
// __AUTHOR NOTES/ SETTING UP NOVEL__ //

__LYRICS TO AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL: __
"Follow the Drinking Gourd"

"Wade In the Water"

= __**Chapter Questions: **__ = Chapter 1-3

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//Worksheet 1: quotes, summary, matching characters//

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Chapter 4-5

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//Chpt. 1-5 Reveiw and Study Guide//

Chapter 10-14 [[file:dies drear chapter 10-14.doc]]
====//CHAPTER 7-10 REVIEW// ====

=Chapter 15- 19 =

CHAPTER SUMMARY WORKSHEET ===Sequence of Events Worksheet

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__**VIDEO: "THE HOUSE OF DIES DREAR" CHAPTER 4**__ media type="file" key="House of Dies Drear - Shavar Ross - YouTube.mp4" width="243" height="243"

__ "NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH" __
 * BY AVI**

LINKS: BLOCK 1: ESSAY QUESTIONS BLOCK 2: ESSAY QUESTIONS- BLOCK 4: ESSAY QUESTIONS-

d) blames Ms. Narwin for not making the team || __Ms. Narwin__ || 1) Letter to sister 2) Comment to Phillip’s Exam question. 3) Memo: Grant Application || **a)** “nice boy, intelligent real potential, but he frustrates her.” b) c) || __**January 30, 2012**__
 * __** Character **__
 * Phillip Malloy** || __** Document type **__
 * 1)**
 * 2)**
 * 3) Phillip’s Answer to exam question**
 * 4) Conversation with Coach** || __**Event/Quote**__
 * a)** ”Ta-da! Its Malloy Magic time!
 * b)”** so uptight she must be put together with super glue.”
 * c)**
 * d)** || __**What does it show/prove?**__
 * a)**
 * b)**
 * c)** he doesn’t take the class seriously.
 * **English Teacher:**
 * b)**
 * c)** || a)
 * **Allison** || **1)**
 * 2) Phone Conversation** || **a)** Sarah told Phillip Allison likes him.
 * b)** || **a)**
 * b)** ||
 * **Principal:**
 * __Dr. Doane__** || **1)**Memo: Grant Application Response to Ms. Narwin
 * 2)** || **a)**
 * b)** ”Please all stand and rise… playing of our anthem…” || **a)**
 * b)** ||
 * **Assistant Principal:** || **1) School memo to Phillip** || **b)** || **a) Changing homerooms**
 * b)** ||
 * **Homeroom Teacher:**
 * Mr. Lunser** || **1)Discussion in Mr. Lunser’s homeroom** || **a)**”and right after that they ate a Ceasar salad”
 * b**)”Away Phillip or I will make you sing solo…” || **a)**
 * b)** ||
 * **Coach Jamison** || **1) Discussion with Phillip** || **a)** “but a D- isn’t by the rules passing.”
 * b)** “In your handbook, read it?”
 * c)** “Well thing is, now you do” || **a)**
 * b)**
 * c)** ||
 * **Superintendent & staff** || **School MEMO**  || a) All stand respectfully during the national anthem. || Explains morning announcements & procedures. Foreshadows, what is to come in the novel. ||
 * CHAPTER QUESTIONS:**
 * 1) How does the author use documents in the book?
 * 2) What is the school motto? What does the motto mean?
 * 3) What events take place during homeroom every morning?
 * 4) Who is the main character?
 * 5) Who is Ms. Narwin?
 * 6) According to the book, how does Phillip describe Ms. Narwin and what does this tell us about how he feels about this teacher?
 * 7) How does Ms. Narwin feel about Phillip? (Explain)
 * 8) What sport is Phillip involved in?
 * 9) Who was Phillip’s initial homeroom teacher?
 * 10) Why was Phillip’s homeroom teacher changed?
 * 11) Knowing what happened during announcements in Phillips original homeroom; predict a conflict that may arise when Phillip changes to Ms. Narwin’s homeroom?
 * 12) Compare and contrast Ms. Narwin and Mr. Lunser.
 * 13) Why does Phillip get upset with his father and tell him he wasn’t going to try out for the track team?
 * 14) What documents have been used in the book so far? (Explain each type including its purpose)

__**Februaruy 2, 2012**__
 * CHAPTER QUESTIONS**
 * 1) What book is Ms. Narwin's class reading?
 * 2) What did Phillip make on his English exam?
 * 3) How is the answer to Philips English exam unacceptable?
 * 4) What does Phillip tell his parents aobut the situation that happened in Ms. Narwin's class?
 * 5) How does "the story" told to Phillip's parents differ form what really heppened?
 * 6) In the conversation between Coach Jamison and Phillip, what does Phillip find out?
 * 7) How does the Coach handle the grade situation with Phillip?
 * 8) How is the conversation between the Principal and Phillip similar to the conversation with Mr. Malloy and his boss?
 * 9) Give three ways how the version of the truth of Phillip humming in class has been skewed.
 * 10) What book is Phillip reading in his spare time? What does this say about Phillip?

__**Febraury 1, 2012**__
 * SHORT QUESTIONS: (QUESTIONS WRITTEN IN RED HAVE BEEN ANSWERED IN CLASS, SEE NOTES)**


 * 1) In Dr. Palleni's office, Philip said some things that were not the whole truth. List at least three of these statements. What does this tell you about Phillip? Should it still be considered lying if someone does not tell the whole truth? Explain.
 * 2) Margaret Narwin wished for respect from three groups of people. Who are they, list them and explain why you think she chose these three groups?
 * 3) Compare and contrast different teaching styles of two teachers you have had. Then evaluate the differences between Mr. Lunser's and Miss Narwin's approaches to classroom activities.
 * 4) Explain the misconception that Philip's parents had about his reason for singing the national anthem. Would there be a difference in their attitude if they knew the whole truth? Explain.
 * 5) Friday night, March 30, Philip wrote in a diary entry that he had a headache and, "...I don't feel so great." What do you think caused Philip to feel bad, and what should he have done about it?

ESSAY QUESTIONS: (QUESTIONS WRITTEN IN RED HAVE BEEN ANSWERED IN CLASS, SEE NOTES) __Febraury 1, 2012__
 * 1) Do you think this novel portrays realistic views of both students and teachers? Explain your position by discussing specific examples of both real life and events that have happened in the book.
 * 2) How does the author’s use of documents and personal accounts affect the reader and the “truths” of this book.
 * 3) Thinking of the quote “There are three truths to every story; yours, mine, and the real truth” what does this mean and how does this apply to the title of the book “Nothing But the Truth”?
 * 4) Discuss the pros and cons of the media’s (radio, television, newspapers) role in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims. Connect your discussion to the positive and negative influences of media in today’s society.
 * 5) Communication between parents and their children, between students themselves, and certainly between Philip and his peers seems to be dysfunctional. Write an essay in which you discuss the theme of communication (or miscommunication) in this book. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.
 * 6) In the novel, there is mention that Philip’s First Amendment rights are being violated. Write a multiple paragraph essay addressing whether or not Philip Malloy’s rights or anyone else’s rights are being violated. Refer to specific examples from the text to support your claims.

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