Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Reading Guide for Chapter 3
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Reading Guide for Chapter 3
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Reading Guide for Chapter 3
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<strong>Speak</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>Laurie</strong> <strong>Halse</strong> <strong>Anderson</strong><br />
<strong>Reading</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Chapter</strong> 3<br />
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. These answers can be found in<br />
“Third Marking Period” between pages 95 and 137.<br />
1. Why does the principal change the school’s mascot again?<br />
2. According to Hairwoman, what do you get <strong>for</strong> speaking up? Whose fault is this?<br />
What do you think her reason is <strong>for</strong> speaking up in the first place?<br />
3. What is written in as Melinda’s grade as art? Why do you think this is?<br />
4. What does Heather tell Melinda at lunch? Why do you think she does this?<br />
5. Who does Melinda think her valentine is from? Is she excited? What do you think<br />
this means?
6. What does Melinda like about the hospital? What doesn’t she like about it?<br />
7. When Melinda’s parents come in to see the principal and guidance counselor, how do<br />
they react to Melinda being in trouble? Do they make the issue about her, or about them?<br />
Why do you think they do this?<br />
8. Who does Melinda actually talk to in this chapter? Why does she do this? How does<br />
she feel about talking?<br />
9. Melinda learns a lot about seeds in Biology. What does this have to do with her life?<br />
10. Why doesn’t Melinda go get pizza with David? How does she feel about this?<br />
(Hint: This is the first time we get a clear picture of Melinda fighting with herself.)
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