1. On page sixteen of Lahiri's short story, Mr. Kapasi makes observations of the Das's children: "Mr. Kapasi noted that this boy was slightly paler than the other children" (16). What is "foreshadowing"? Why does the author focus on this moment and how does it foreshadow what may occur in the story? What did you first suspect when you read this line?

The Mom had a affair with some guy. And Bobby their son was from him.Mr.Kapasi saw that he was paler then the other kids and they thought he thought he had autism or some illness. When i first read this line i thought the kid was just sick because he was pale.

Period 1: What are Torey's "awards"? Which award do you believe represents Christopher Creed's? Provide reasons for your belief and cite a line of text from the book for support.

Torey's reward is the letters to torey about his story about chris creed. The most flattering note was from a girl named jane. Saying that she wants to dance naked to titanic while reading your poems. Most insulting reply was saying that Torey is not a man yet and cant understand the agony of Chris Creed's parents.

Most likely to be from Chris in disguise said that your stories is somewhat intriguing and that you should use spell checker. The reply that makes him believe Creed is alive said it was a psychotherapist said Chris behavior is bizarre. He also said that chris could be in another state maby.

Choose ONE of the writing prompt below to react in a one to two paragraph response. Be prepared to share your answer with classmates and the class.

1. In life, many cynics believe that the only person that an individual can completely trust is oneself. Why do you agree/ disagree with this philosophy? After reading chapter seventeen, do you think Torey should adopt this philosophy? Provide evidence from the book for your response.

I agree with this philosophy because it is a true you cant fully trust anyone but yourself. Even if your really close with someone you could not tell if they are lying are not. Yourself is the only to know if you are lying are not. Torey should adopt this because he tried trusting a scumbag, Bo. Like trusting him to get the diary in the Creed's house without getting caught. If he didnt trust him like he shouldn't then he would of never gotten into trouble.

In chapter six, Torey shares some of the lyrics from his band on pages 66-68. Choose two of these lyrics and explain what their significance is for Torey's life. Then, finish the song that Torey started--use any details about Torey's characterization or life in South Jersey to help you. Attempt to develop ten-fifteen lines for the song, and be sure to include a title. The song can be serious, silly, a rap, etc., as long as the lyrics are school appropriate and demonstrate aspects of Torey's characterization.

"blue eyes...blue as the skies"
"baby blue...im gonna roll you all over you"
light as feather
can float through the air
pass by like warm summer day
i want to hug you
till the day i die
dont worry be happy
everything be alright
everywhere i go
people wanna know
where chris creed is
and so we tell them
some boon might of killed him
but we dont know
he might of ran away
or got murdered


The first two lines torey's is representing someone he is thinking about and their eyes. Blue eyes and how he is going to roll the person over, he probably loves this person.

Period 1:

How is Torey familiar with Christopher Creed? What does it mean when Torey says, "People can love their lies, tell their own lies, believe their own lies until hell pays a visit"? Explain the quotation in terms of what Torey shares in chapter one. This means people can enjoy their lifes and their lies. But they can believe their lies until someone finds out. It means that if you lie and people believe and you feel cool but then when someone finds out they are found out liars. It saying not to lie because when you feel high and everyone believes you until someone finds out and you get down.

Choose TWO of the four New York Times: Upfront magazine articles to read: "Should I take a job promoting cigarettes?", "Driven to Distraction", "Is your lunch causing Global Warming?', or "Locked away forever?" All of the articles introduce controversial subjects highly debated in our current American society and provide data to support the argument being made.

After reading two of the articles, write a one-paragraph response to each. Consider the following questions for each editorial [your commentary need not be in this order]:

-How does the author of the news article support a specific position on the issue? Provide an example of this slanted perspective.

-What is your personal opinion on the subject under debate? Why do you support/ refute the article's points? [ex. Cigarettes- Why would you take the job/ not take the job?; Locked away- How old do you think an individual needs to be to tell right from wrong?; Global warming- What does your diet mostly consist of?; Distraction- Who do you know that texts while driving?]

-What statistics/ collected data/ pictures/ etc. does the author choose to make his/ her point(s) in the editorial? How are they effective?
Locked away forever i dont support this article i think the 13 year old should not have a chance of parrol because he did a serious crime. He sexually assaulted a 72 year old woman he deserves to stay in jail for life. He cant get because of the excuse hes too young to tell what wrong to assault a 72 woman means your a worthless life and should stay in jail and rot till they die.

Lunch causing global warming? The process to make food does cause global warming. "An estimated 25 % of the green house gay emissions." Greenhouse plays a big part of this, but we cant stop making food for lunch or we will starve. I think the need to find a to remove these emissions while still making the same food. The process to make meat though costs 11 times more gay as the green house so maby we to slow down on the meat making process and find another food to replace it.

ged Bird Sings film and responded to teacher-constructed questions during your viewing; all participating students received credit for these worksheets.

Now it is your turn to develop questions and make connections between the film and book! With a partner or individually, post five questions you realized you had about Marguerite's story from viewing the film--a question can be formed from something you were wondering about. After you have developed your questions, find the answers in the book! Challenge: Cite quotations to support your answers. Include page number.

Ex. 1. Q: Why does Uncle Willie walk with a limp and what's with his stutter?

A: Because he was born with cripple.

2. Q:Why does Bailey Sr have feelings for another women.

A:He is divorced and is allowed to.

3. Q: Does maya want to leave grandma?

A: No, because she loves her and doesnt seem to like her parents.

4. Q: Why does Bailey say his dad was killed?

A: Because he thought he saw him dead in a river with people wrapping him up. The guy looked just like the picture of his dad he recieved.

5. Q:Why did the KKK light up a cross right near Willies house?

A:To show that they are looking for Willie and the know hes close by.

If you were absent from class during the film days, choose one of the themes listed, and in one paragraph explain how this theme has surfaced at least three times in your reading. Possible themes: "Family," "Generations," "Race, Ethnicity, and Culture," "Challenges and Triumphs," or "The Individual vs. Society."