please write at least two character traits or something els

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Nothing But The TruthWriting Journal 2009
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NBTT Writing Journal 3Prediction

• Please, in 5 minutes try to predict what the
  story NBTT is going to be about. This is journal
  3.

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NBTT Journal 4Agree or Disagree?

• Copy down the following statement
• Its a free country, I can do what I want.
• Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
  Please do your best to support your answer with
  great reasoning and sound details.

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NBTT Journal 5Short Answer Response (Ch. 1-3)

• Chapter 1
• 1. Why are there incomplete sentences in the
  book?
• 2. What is the basic conflict which the author is
  setting up? Make an inference (prediction).

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Journal 5 Continued

• Chapter 3
• 3. What is the importance of the memo Phillip
  receives from Dr. Joseph Palleni?
• 4. Why does Phillip call Allison Doresett? What
  are his true intentions?

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Writing Journal 6 Characters

• Please write at least two character traits or
  something else you have learned about the
  following characters (in NBTT Journal 2).
• Coach Jamison Ms. Narwin
• Mr. Malloy Allison Doresett
• Mrs. Malloy Dr. Palleni

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NBTT Journal

• 1. Make an inference or a prediction of what you
  think is going to happen in the conclusion of
  the story. This is a five minute free write.

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NBTT Writing Journal

• 1. According to your right to freedom of speech,
  do you think it is o.k. for someone to mimic or
  mock the National Anthem while it is being
  played? Why? Explain?

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Journal 7

• 1. What wishes does Philip write in his diary
  entry for March 23?
• 2. Why do YOU THINK Ch. 7 might be significant
  to the rest of this book?

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Journal 8

• 1. How is March 26 similar for both Philip and
  Miss Narwin?
• 2. How many times does Philip say I didnt
  know?
• 3. What is Philips attitude in English class,
  and why does he feel that way?

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Journal 9

• 1. What words on p. 33 summarize The Malloys
  personal world views?
• 2. What do these words mean to YOU?
• 3. Explain Mr. Malloys advice to Philip, If
  God gives you a ticket, you better use it.

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Journal 10-A

• 1. What do you think could be Philips real
  reason for humming during The National Anthem in
  Miss Narwins homeroom? List as many
  possibilities as you can think of.

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Journal 10-BChapter 10

• The truth of the humming changes slightly. Give
  examples from the book
• Page 44
• Page 46
• Page 49
• Page 53

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Journal 11

• Compare the 610 and 710 entries.
• Compare the 945 and 1105 entries.
• Using the following chart, note the similarities
  between each.

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610 pm Similarities 710pm

• Mr. M. was chewed out by boss
• Mr. M. claims he didnt do anything
• Mrs. M. says, I hope you stood up for yourself
• Mr. M didnt stand up for himself
• Mr. M. kept his mouth shut

• Both Mr. M. and P. got into trouble
• Both.
• Both
• Both.

• Mr. M says, I hope you stood up for yourself
• P. got kicked out of class
• P. spoke with assistant principal
• Mrs. M. says not to give in
• Mr. M. says do what you feel is right

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945 Similarities 1105

• Diary entry to sister
• Happy to have support of _________
• Makes her feel _________

• Both
• Both..

• Philips diary entry
• Lots of kids bad-mouth parents
• Says that parents

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Chapter 11 (continued)

• 3. How might the lucky statements (p. 70) and
  the standing up for yourself statements (p. 67,
  68, 69) be ironic as the story unfolds?

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Journal.Characters

• Updating your character journal.
• Write anything you feel you have learned about
  the new (and old) characters discovered in the
  book. Use the book to refresh your memory.
  Update all characters.
• It could simply be writing each characters role
  in the novel.
• For example
• Albert Seymour Harrison Schools Superintendent

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Journal 12

• Should Philip have apologized to Miss Narwin?
  What would YOU have done?
• What is the main focus of the memos that Dr.
  Palleni sends about the suspension?
• Why didnt Philip feel so great at the end of the
  day? (p. 103)?

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Chapter 13

• 1. What title would you give this chapter if the
  author asked you to title it?
• How does Jennifer Stewart go about checking her
  facts before writing the article for the
  newspaper?
• H ow does each person react when asked about the
  suspension? Superintendent Principal
  Assistant Principal Miss Narwin
• Predict Will Philip talk to Miss Narwin? How
  will she react? What will be the outcome?

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Chapter 14 p. 118-126

• 1. What is the tone of the article about
  Philip in the Manchester record? How does the
  author show bias?
• 2. Why do you think the date is especially
  significant?
• 3. How does Ted Griffen make use of this
  situation to further his political career?

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Chapter 15p. 127-167

• 1. What is the AAP Wire Service? How does
  Philips story change when the story is picked up
  by the AAP?
• 2. Predict how Miss Narwin will react when
  Philip asks for extra credit to improve his grade
  to get on the track team.

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Chapter 16 p. 168-200

• 1. Why does Dr. Seymour describe the mood among
  the people as outraged?
• 2. How does Dr. Seymour react to the board and
  the budget?
• 3. How many telegrams came to Ms. Narwin and the
  school?
• 4. Miss Narwin said she pleaded with Joe not to
  suspend Philip. Is it nothing but the truth?

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Chapter 17, 18 p. 201-210

• 1. How do Philip and Ms Narwin react in similar
  fashion?
• 2. According to the Manchester Record, what are
  the results of the election?
• 3. Why isnt Ms Narwins story told?
• 4. What will Ms Narwin do?

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Ch. 19p. 211-212

• 1. What happens to Philip at the end of the
  book?
• 2. Which literary term is evident at the end of
  this book?
• 3. List 2 examples of this literary term which
  happens at the end.

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Journal Entry 20 (10 pts)Write 8-12
sentences.How authentic is this book? Could
this really happen at your own school or any
other school? Give examples and explain your
reasoning.
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Extra CreditWrite 8-12 sentencesJournal Entry
21 (10 pts)If you had the chance to be any
character in this book, who would you be and why?
Explain!