Picasso...

Your Task:

I.

Read through page 118.

II.

• Critically examine Picasso's art (see images to the right of this post).
• Why do you think Melinda was so inspired and captivated by Picasso?
• Identify details within Picasso's work to support your theory on Melinda's inspriation.
• How do these details connect to or represent Melinda?
• Respond to a classmate's interpretation: do you agree with their interpretation? Why or why not?

Responses must be thoughtful and respectful. Push the envelope :)

The Significance of "IT"....

Address the following prompts/questions in a thoughtful paragraph response:

• Explain what you think "IT" adds to the book.
• Why did the author choose to include that?
• What does it add to our understanding Melinda.

Dominant Impression

Think of a summer moment or image from your own that had a similar dominant impression as Dybek's piece. Begin this piece with "In summer...."



Folks.... make sure that you respond to questions 2 and 3 of the Dominant Impressions sheet. As always, when posting a blog, be RESPECTUFL.

Social Worlds

Where do you fit into your student population? Are you a member of a specific group or do you socialize with students of many different groups? Are you happy with your place in high school society or do you wish you belonged to a different group? Write a thoughtful and respectful paragraph and thoroughly explain your response.

Sentence Selections # 2

For this blog response, select one sentence from Chapter 5 that you would consider your favorite line from the reading.

Post the sentence and the page number.

There is a challenge....

If someone has posted your sentence of choice, you cannot post the same sentence. You must go back to the text to find another sentence for the post! Happy Reading!

Sentence Selection...

For this blog response, select one sentence from Chapter 4 that you would consider your favorite line from the reading.

Post the sentence and the page number.

There is a challenge....
If someone has posted your sentence of choice, you cannot post the same sentence. You must go back to the text to find another sentence for the post! Happy Reading!

Pros and Cons of Competition...

Responses should be thoughtful and a minimum of a paragraph in length (do not shoot for the minimum, push yourself)!

List the pros and cons of competition.

Considering your list, do you think competiton is healthy or unhealthy?
A point to ponder: the impact copetitiveness has on a friendship between two teenagers.