| 1. | Why is this book entitled Speak? How is the theme of self-expression important to Melindas story? |
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| 2. | How did Mr. Freemans art class help Melinda deal with the trauma she experienced?
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| 3. | What did you think of Heather? What were some of her strengths? Her weaknesses? Why did Melinda spend time with her? Were Melinda and Heather ever really friends? |
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| 4. | How do you think Melinda should have reacted when she found out Rachel was going to prom with Andy? |
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| 5. | Discuss Melindas relationship with her parents. What problems were Melindas family experiencing? Could Melindas parents have been more helpful to her? |
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| 6. | If you were Melindas friend, would you encourage Melinda to seek help to deal with the aftermath of the rape? If so, what would you recommend that she do? |
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| 7. | Did you think this book was funny? If so, give some examples of what you found humorous. Were you surprised that a book about a topic as serious as rape could also be funny? |
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| 8. | What do you think Melindas life will be like a year after the book ends?
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