Speak Pages 152-198

Looking Ahead … Pgs 152-198 How is Melinda’s emotional well-being? Look for specific examples. What is going on at school? What change is there in Melinda’s social life? What steps does Melinda take to begin dealing with her problems? What is the significance of trees? What other attempts does Melinda make to tell what happened? Any references to metal or to mirrors? Any examples of communicating without speaking? Any references to prey vs. predator, or violation of personal space? What are Melinda’s reasons for not speaking (in general and specifically about what happened over the summer)?

Reminder to keep on track with with your reading work: Coping Dialectical Journals (1 per reading assignment) Trees Escape Fantasies Violation & Trauma Literary Devices Mirrors