Writer’s choice

Your Task Mr. Freeman says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What does Melinda learn throughout this novel? What have you learned? Select two things from the list below, and explain what you have learned through the reading of this book, class discussions, and the author visit. Be specific and use examples from the novel and examples from your own life to support your response. Friends and friendships, particularly how they change as we grow older Remaining quiet vs. speaking the truth The importance of finding safe spaces The importance of having a creative outlet The importance of finding someone you can trust to talk to Dealing with depression, stress, and anxiety The harmful effects of rumors Finding your voice and/or the courage to speak out Text Box Text Box Please be sure to review the rubric in Schoology! Final Written Response for Speak Use the following outline to help you compose your response. First Paragraph Topic Sentence Throughout the novel Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda has learned many things. Transition into the first thing she has learned. One thing Melinda realized is… For example…(identify a specific example from the text) This shows… (explain the importance of your example and what it illustrates) Transition into the second thing she has learned. Another thing Malinda learned is… When…/For example… (identify a specific example from the text) This illustrates… (explain the importance of your example and what it illustrates) Closing Sentence – begin with a transition and recap your main point Thus… Clearly… Second Paragraph Topic Sentence – identify the first thing you have learned One thing I have learned from reading this novel… Identify what you used to believe/think and why (provide an example from your life to support your response)