Speak

1) Who is the only teacher Melinda seems to like.  What role do you think he will play in the story? (hint read bottom of page 10).

2) List three bad things that happen to Melinda the first day of school.

3) How does Melinda communicate with her parents.

4) Do Melinda's parents seem to like there lives?  Why or why not,  find quotes from the book that support your answer. give me page numbers.

5) Who is the only friend Melinda has?  Based on class discussions why isn't she a real friend.

6) Heather really wants to be liked, Look for examples of Heather trying to fit into a group. Cite page numbers.

7) What does Melinda call her Principal.  What is the significants of this name?

8) What is or who is IT!?

9) What does the school changing it's mascot have to do with the story?  What is Melinda's suggestion?

(hint:page 49).

10) Who is David Petrakis? What role will he play in the story?