"Down River"
If you were Tally, would you ask the Warden to make you pretty?
Yes because I would be helping all the uglies and pretties by being tested by the cure.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Blog Post #51
"Confessions"
Tally has finally come clean. Do you think she will regret it? Do you think David will change his mind on her?
No because if she had kept it bolted up inside she would still feel like a traitor. I don't think David will change his mind because he knows now is just probably angry because she didn't tell him sooner.
Tally has finally come clean. Do you think she will regret it? Do you think David will change his mind on her?
No because if she had kept it bolted up inside she would still feel like a traitor. I don't think David will change his mind because he knows now is just probably angry because she didn't tell him sooner.
Blog Post #50
"Hippocratic Oath"
Should Maddy have forced Shay to take the "cure?" Why or why not?
No because if Shay had died then she would feel guilty. She doesn't want to be the kind of person who causes someone to die unwillingly.
Should Maddy have forced Shay to take the "cure?" Why or why not?
No because if Shay had died then she would feel guilty. She doesn't want to be the kind of person who causes someone to die unwillingly.
Blog Post #49
"Night Alone"
If you were Shay, would you get the cure? Why or why not?
Yes because I would still remember about the Smoke and I would try to think back to all the memories I had.
If you were Shay, would you get the cure? Why or why not?
Yes because I would still remember about the Smoke and I would try to think back to all the memories I had.
Blog Post #48
"Get away"
Respond to the following quote from the chapter... what does it mean to you? "Tally thought of the lesions on Shay's brain, the tiny cancers or wounds or whatever they are that she didn't even know she had. They were in there somewhere changing her friend's thoughts, warping her feelings, gnawing at the roots of who she was."
I think it tells the process of how Shay is changing. It tells what's going on inside of Shay.
Respond to the following quote from the chapter... what does it mean to you? "Tally thought of the lesions on Shay's brain, the tiny cancers or wounds or whatever they are that she didn't even know she had. They were in there somewhere changing her friend's thoughts, warping her feelings, gnawing at the roots of who she was."
I think it tells the process of how Shay is changing. It tells what's going on inside of Shay.
Blog Post #47
"Kicker"
Give a chronological list of important events in the chapter. What's the kicker at the end of the chapter?
1)Tally finds out about Shay's new life
2) Shay tells Tally what she's doing with Dr. Cable
3) David and Tally rescue the Smokies
4) Maddy tells David his dad is dead
David's dad is dead.
Give a chronological list of important events in the chapter. What's the kicker at the end of the chapter?
1)Tally finds out about Shay's new life
2) Shay tells Tally what she's doing with Dr. Cable
3) David and Tally rescue the Smokies
4) Maddy tells David his dad is dead
David's dad is dead.
Blog Post #46
"Inside"
Is this quote a play on words, or does it have adeeper meaning to the story?
"Radiology. Neurology. Magnetic Imaging," she read softly. "Operating Theathre Two."
I think it's deeper because they sound so weird to me.They tell you about the steps in becoming a pretty.
What "labels" do Tally and David find in the Special Circumstances building? Give a BRIEF description of what you think each means.
Neurology- Something to do with your brain.
Radiology- X-rays or something like that
Magnetic Imaging- They turn your face into perfection
Operating Theathre Two- Redo operation to make it better
Describe Shay's appearance at the end of the chapter using textual evidence.
"She was tall and elegant, every feature perfection. Her eyes deep and soulful, thickened with copper and gold- widened with a trouble look. Her generous lips parted wordlessly, and she raised one graceful hand. Tally's heart almost stopped out of the beauty of her confusion"
Is this quote a play on words, or does it have adeeper meaning to the story?
"Radiology. Neurology. Magnetic Imaging," she read softly. "Operating Theathre Two."
I think it's deeper because they sound so weird to me.They tell you about the steps in becoming a pretty.
What "labels" do Tally and David find in the Special Circumstances building? Give a BRIEF description of what you think each means.
Neurology- Something to do with your brain.
Radiology- X-rays or something like that
Magnetic Imaging- They turn your face into perfection
Operating Theathre Two- Redo operation to make it better
Describe Shay's appearance at the end of the chapter using textual evidence.
"She was tall and elegant, every feature perfection. Her eyes deep and soulful, thickened with copper and gold- widened with a trouble look. Her generous lips parted wordlessly, and she raised one graceful hand. Tally's heart almost stopped out of the beauty of her confusion"
Blog Post #45
"Over the Edge"
In this chapter a few uglies go to New Pretty Town to do a "trick." They make the words "THE SMOKE LIVES" with sparklers. If you had ONE chance to post a message important to you, what would it be and why?
I would post "LIVE YOUR LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT TO". I would post this because you should not let others tell you what to do except your parents.
In this chapter a few uglies go to New Pretty Town to do a "trick." They make the words "THE SMOKE LIVES" with sparklers. If you had ONE chance to post a message important to you, what would it be and why?
I would post "LIVE YOUR LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT TO". I would post this because you should not let others tell you what to do except your parents.
Blog Post #44
"Accomplices"
The Uglies they met in this chapter are similar to Tally at the beginning of the book. When you compare her to these Uglies, how has Tally changed and what has made her change?
She has become more mature and has realized what the operation really does to you unlike when she was an ugly who only playes tricks and wanted to only be a pretty.
The Uglies they met in this chapter are similar to Tally at the beginning of the book. When you compare her to these Uglies, how has Tally changed and what has made her change?
She has become more mature and has realized what the operation really does to you unlike when she was an ugly who only playes tricks and wanted to only be a pretty.
Blog Post #43
"Familiar Sights"
Do you think Tally's plan will work? David wants to save his parents, but what's driving Tally? Do you think she is crazy, or are her feelings valid?
I think her plan might work. I think Tally feels different towards the Smokies now so she wants to help them. I don't think she's crazy i just think that at first she was just confused.
Do you think Tally's plan will work? David wants to save his parents, but what's driving Tally? Do you think she is crazy, or are her feelings valid?
I think her plan might work. I think Tally feels different towards the Smokies now so she wants to help them. I don't think she's crazy i just think that at first she was just confused.
Blog Post #42
"Oil Plague"
How do David and Tally describe the Rusties? Is it accurate?
They describe us as idiotic and they make us look bad. It's not accurate because we were trying to save the world.
What are weaknesses of OUR society?
We need to star taking care of our planet. We have to star recycling.
What are weaknesses of THEIR society?
They try so har to keep thing perfect. People are trying to change but they won't let them.
How do David and Tally describe the Rusties? Is it accurate?
They describe us as idiotic and they make us look bad. It's not accurate because we were trying to save the world.
What are weaknesses of OUR society?
We need to star taking care of our planet. We have to star recycling.
What are weaknesses of THEIR society?
They try so har to keep thing perfect. People are trying to change but they won't let them.
Blog Post #41
"Maddy and Az"
Find information and a picture about a time we weren't prepared.(i.e. a natural disaster or attack). Post the information and cite it.
"Katrina was the largest hurricane of its strength to approach the United States in recorded history; its sheer size caused devastation over 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the storm's center. The storm surge caused major or catastrophic damage along the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, including the cities of Mobile, Ala., Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss., and Slidell, La."
Find information and a picture about a time we weren't prepared.(i.e. a natural disaster or attack). Post the information and cite it.
"Katrina was the largest hurricane of its strength to approach the United States in recorded history; its sheer size caused devastation over 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the storm's center. The storm surge caused major or catastrophic damage along the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, including the cities of Mobile, Ala., Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss., and Slidell, La."
Blog Post #40
"Ruin"
Describe the irony in Tally's "victory" over Dr.Cable. What was lost in the process?
When Tally ran away from Dr. Cable she left some friends behind to escape. Some people thought of her as a traitor and others were killed because of her.
Describe the irony in Tally's "victory" over Dr.Cable. What was lost in the process?
When Tally ran away from Dr. Cable she left some friends behind to escape. Some people thought of her as a traitor and others were killed because of her.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Blog Post #39
"Amazing"
Is David right? Is Tally amazing? Do you think she should be feeling guilty? Why or why not?
I don't think Tally's amazing because she seems more like a traitor. I think she should feel guilty for lying.
Is David right? Is Tally amazing? Do you think she should be feeling guilty? Why or why not?
I don't think Tally's amazing because she seems more like a traitor. I think she should feel guilty for lying.
Blog Post #38
"Run"
Who is the voice in the dark? Do you think it will be a friend or an enemy to Tally? What do you think Tally will do now?
I think it is David. I think Tally will rescue the Smokies or try to run away.
Who is the voice in the dark? Do you think it will be a friend or an enemy to Tally? What do you think Tally will do now?
I think it is David. I think Tally will rescue the Smokies or try to run away.
Blog Post #37
"In Case of Damage"
Explain what self preservation means to you. Is it the most important thing? Would you lie because of it?
It means doing whatever is possible to save yourself. It isn't the most important thing because if it was everyone would always lie. I might lie but not for something real big.
Explain what self preservation means to you. Is it the most important thing? Would you lie because of it?
It means doing whatever is possible to save yourself. It isn't the most important thing because if it was everyone would always lie. I might lie but not for something real big.
Blog Post #36
"The Rabbit Pen"
Tally had changed her mind about the smoke and the operation, but what will she do about all that now? Whose side is she on?
I think she is on the Smokes side. She will try to help the Smokies escape from Special Circumstances.
Tally had changed her mind about the smoke and the operation, but what will she do about all that now? Whose side is she on?
I think she is on the Smokes side. She will try to help the Smokies escape from Special Circumstances.
Blog Post #35
"Invasion"
Is this the climax of the book? Explain why or why not.
Yes because this is when all her lies catch up with her. She has put everyone in danger and now has to help them.
Is this the climax of the book? Explain why or why not.
Yes because this is when all her lies catch up with her. She has put everyone in danger and now has to help them.
Blog Post #34
"Burning Bridges"
Read the following quote David says to Tally. "What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful." Name one person in your personal life, and one in your academic life...what makes this person beautiful?
Personal Life- My mom because she always thinks about the good things in people and is always being nice and helping people.
Academic- My friends because they're always with me. They make me feel special.
Read the following quote David says to Tally. "What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful." Name one person in your personal life, and one in your academic life...what makes this person beautiful?
Personal Life- My mom because she always thinks about the good things in people and is always being nice and helping people.
Academic- My friends because they're always with me. They make me feel special.
Blog Post #33
"Pretty Minds"
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you/to the story? "Becoming pretty doesn't change the way you look...it changes the way you think." How would you want to change mentally and physically if you were "pretty"?
*fast reflexes
*stronger
*faster
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you/to the story? "Becoming pretty doesn't change the way you look...it changes the way you think." How would you want to change mentally and physically if you were "pretty"?
*fast reflexes
*stronger
*faster
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Blog Post #32
"The Secret"
What does the following quote tell you about the city and society in general?
"But you do know about genetics don't you? Sure i know all about genes. I knew two sister, uglies, who looked almost the same. But parents and children? That's just weird."
The doctors make the people look nothing like they would originally look if they were uglies so the kids look nothing like them.
Predict what you think being "pretty" is.
Where you are turned into something like a clueless and they make all your features perfect.
What does the following quote tell you about the city and society in general?
"But you do know about genetics don't you? Sure i know all about genes. I knew two sister, uglies, who looked almost the same. But parents and children? That's just weird."
The doctors make the people look nothing like they would originally look if they were uglies so the kids look nothing like them.
Predict what you think being "pretty" is.
Where you are turned into something like a clueless and they make all your features perfect.
Blog Post #31
"Bravery"
Find an example of imagery, personification and simile. Quote directly and give page numbers.
Imagery- Tally deliverately turned her eyes away from him. In the valley below, the orchids glowed with pale malevolence in the moon light, a frozen sea agains the dark shore of the forest. pg.245
Simile- Like walking poison, she killed everything. pg.244
Personification-The warmth of his body cut the autumn chill, and she moved closer. pg.250
Does it require bravery to meet David's parents, why or why not?
Yes because it's weird to meet someones parents especially if that someone likes you.
Find an example of imagery, personification and simile. Quote directly and give page numbers.
Imagery- Tally deliverately turned her eyes away from him. In the valley below, the orchids glowed with pale malevolence in the moon light, a frozen sea agains the dark shore of the forest. pg.245
Simile- Like walking poison, she killed everything. pg.244
Personification-The warmth of his body cut the autumn chill, and she moved closer. pg.250
Does it require bravery to meet David's parents, why or why not?
Yes because it's weird to meet someones parents especially if that someone likes you.
Blog Post #30
"Suspicion"
Do you think Shay has a right to be jealous of Tally? Why or why not?
I don't really think she has a right to be jealous because its not really any ones fault. It's not Tally's fault or Shay's fault. Even if Tally told David "everything" he probably wouldn't care.
Tally received a gift from David in the chapter that is special. Have you ever received something that made others jealous as this gift did? Did your gift have a meaning behind it as Tally's had?
I've never had a gift that has made someone jealous. Most of my gifts haven't really had a meaning behind them unless it was for a special occasion like a holiday.
Do you think Shay has a right to be jealous of Tally? Why or why not?
I don't really think she has a right to be jealous because its not really any ones fault. It's not Tally's fault or Shay's fault. Even if Tally told David "everything" he probably wouldn't care.
Tally received a gift from David in the chapter that is special. Have you ever received something that made others jealous as this gift did? Did your gift have a meaning behind it as Tally's had?
I've never had a gift that has made someone jealous. Most of my gifts haven't really had a meaning behind them unless it was for a special occasion like a holiday.
Blog Post #29
"Hearhrob"
Why would it have been easier for Tally to activate the pendant when she got to the smoke? Explain.
It would have been easier because she wouldn't really have felt like she was lying to everyone. She wouldn't have felt like she was taking away David's home or like she was betraying anyone.
Why would it have been easier for Tally to activate the pendant when she got to the smoke? Explain.
It would have been easier because she wouldn't really have felt like she was lying to everyone. She wouldn't have felt like she was taking away David's home or like she was betraying anyone.
Blog Post #28
"David"
If David's parents were doctors, Why do you think they ran away? Support your answer with textual evidence.
Maybe they found out something they weren't supposed to know.
" A shock ran through her. This was more stunning than the felled trees or the the cruel pretties; as overwhelming as anything she'd felt since Peris had gone away.They reversed the operation?" pg. 218
If David's parents were doctors, Why do you think they ran away? Support your answer with textual evidence.
Maybe they found out something they weren't supposed to know.
" A shock ran through her. This was more stunning than the felled trees or the the cruel pretties; as overwhelming as anything she'd felt since Peris had gone away.They reversed the operation?" pg. 218
Blog Post #27
"Work"
Find an image of a skyline like the one Tally sees. Post it. What is beautiful about it? Is there anything ugly about it?
I chose this picture because the bridge in the middle reminds of when Tally says that some bridges tattle on you and how Uglyville and New Pretty Town are separated by a bridge. This picture is so beautiful the water seems so realistic. The lights are so breath taking.
Find an image of a skyline like the one Tally sees. Post it. What is beautiful about it? Is there anything ugly about it?
I chose this picture because the bridge in the middle reminds of when Tally says that some bridges tattle on you and how Uglyville and New Pretty Town are separated by a bridge. This picture is so beautiful the water seems so realistic. The lights are so breath taking.
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