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READING LOG PACKET 

Introductory Memo

1. What is the rule for number 3 on the introductory memo 

  


 

Chapter 1

1.  Compare and contrast the way Phillip Mallory feels about Miss Narwin with the way she feels about him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  In what ways does Phil judge Miss. Narwin? 

 

3.  In what ways does Mrs. Narwin judge Phil?

 

4.  Which of them uses the best evidence for his or her decisions? What evidence do they use?

 

 


 Chapter 2

1.  What is Mr. Lunser’s attitude toward the opening of the school day?

 

2.  Do you enjoy him or find him annoying?  Why?

 

3.  What is Philip’s attitude toward school?

 

 

 

Chapter 3

1.  Chapter 3 begins with a memo from the principal to Philip.  In what other formats (dialogue, diary, report) could this information have been presented? 

 

 

2.  What is the most important piece of evidence that we get from the memo?

 

 

3.  How does Allison respond to Philip’s story?

 

 


Chapter 4

1.   Based on Philip’s answer to question 4 of the exam, do you think that Miss Narwin’s grade is fair?  Why or why not?

 

 

2.  How would you have responded to Philip’s answer.  Write your response as if you were his teacher writing a comment on his test.

 

 

 

Chapter 5 and 6

 

Remember that there are three types of appeals we may consider when attempting to persuade others:

  

Ethos: the source's credibility, the speaker's/author's authority.  When the audience believes that you would know because of who you are, they are being influenced by your character.

  

Logos: the logic used to support a claim; appeal to reason.  Facts and statistics can be used to help support the argument. We are persuaded because it is a reasonable idea based on the facts we are given.

  

Pathos: the emotional appeals; often uses vivid language, emotional language and numerous sensory details, anecdotes or images that our emotions respond to.  Advertisements often make use of this appeal.

  

  1. What does Mrs. Narwin want from Dr. Gertrude Doane in Ch 5?

 

 

     2.  What does Superintendent Seymour want from the staff in Ch. 6?

 

 

     3. How are these two memos related to each other?  What problems do you see arising out of them?

Superintendent Seymour and Ms. Narwin both need help with something. 

4.    What types of the persuasive techniques above do the authors use in making their pleas?  Prove your choice with examples from the memos.

 

 

 

Chapter 7

1.  How does Philip’s interaction with Narwin and his father reported in his diary illustrate a difference in perception between teens and adults?

 

 

2.   How could these misunderstandings be resolved?

 

 

     3.  List all the things that are on Phillip’s mind according to his diary.

 

 


Chapter 8

  1. How was the memo to Mrs. Narwin from Dr. Doane foreshadowed in Ch. 5 and 6?

 

 

     2. What makes Dr. Doane’s statement, “You can always count on me.” ironic?

 

     3.  Do you feel that it is fair that Philip cannot try out for this track team because of his grades?  Why or why not?

 

 

     4. Why does Philip respond as he does with Mrs. Narwin in class that day?

 

 

Chapter 9

1.   What reason does Philip give his father for not trying out for the track team?

 

 

     2.  When Phil talks to his dad about Mrs. Narwin, is he being truthful?

 

 

     3. What do we learn about Mr. Malloy in his conversation with Phil that night?

 

 

4.   Why is Mrs. Narwin angry in her letter to her sister?

 

 

 

     5.  What does Phil think he’s going to do regarding Mrs. Narwin’s English class? 

 

 

Chapter 10

1.  Why does Philip hum during the national anthem?

 

 

 

2.  How else might Miss Narwin have responded to Philip’s answer?

 

 

3.  How does Philip modify the “Star-Spangled Banner” story for his own purposes?

 

 

 

4.  Have you or someone you know ever modified an event to suit your own purposes?  Describe that event and how and why the event was modified in retelling.

 

 

 

 

Chapter 11

1.  Why does Philip persist in singing?

 

 

 

2.  Is the assistant principal effective in handling the problem with Philip?  Why or why not?

 

 

     3.  What parallel exists between the events in Mr. Malloy’s job and Philip’s school?

 

 

 Chapter 12

1.  Why isn’t it possible for Dr. Palleni and Philip to come to a resolution to the problem?

 

 

2.  Why does Philip refuse to apologize?

 

 

 

3.  What do the memos show about the assistant principal’s understanding of Philip’s problems?

 

 

4.  Why does Mr. Malloy take Philip’s problem to Ted Griffin?

Chapter 13

1.  What generalizations can you draw about a reporter’s job from the conversation that Jennifer Stewart has with school officials?

 

 

Chapter 14

1.  Identify at least three inaccuracies in the article “Suspended for Patriotism.” 

 

2.  How is it possible that these inaccuracies occurred?

 

 

3.  Why do some people hope the whole issue will go away?  Why are some other people pleased about the story?

 

 

 Chapter 15

1.   How well do the responses on the radio talk show reflect the reality of the situation? 

 

 

 

2.  Is this typical of talk shows? Why or why not?

 

How and why do the following people differ in their accounts of Philip’s actions:

 

3.  Ms. Narwin:

 

 

 

4. Ken Barchet:

 

 

5. Cynthia Gambia:

 

 

6. Allison Doresett:

 

 

 

 

7.  How have Miss Narwin’s feelings changed from the time she first dealt with Philip to the time she learned of the article in the Florida paper?

 

Chapter 16

1.  Why does support shift away from Miss Narwin?  Separate the real reasons from the apparent reasons. 

 

 

2.  Explain how Miss Narwin’s words were taken out of context and used against her? 

 

 

3.  Do you agree with Couch Jameson’s advice?  Why or why not?

 

 

 

4.  How are both Miss Narwin and Philip losers in this battle between them?

 

 

Chapter 17 - 19

 

1.  Why is Miss Narwin considering resignation

 

 

 

2. Why doesn’t Miss Narwin’s story get told?

 

 

 

3. What is the irony in Philip’s final statement in the book?

 

 

 

4. Do you think a situation like the one described in this book could happen in real life? : Why or why not?

 

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