Speak 3rd Marking Period

Front

What event does Melinda experience after cutting school?

Back

Melinda visits the local hospital.

Front

What is the name of the high school mascot?

Back

Hornets.

Front

What significant memory does Melinda recall later in the story?

Back

Melinda remembers the night of the party and reveals her secret to the reader.

Front

Where does Melinda fall asleep after school?

Back

In the janitor's closet.

Front

How does Melinda's mother respond when she is late for school?

Back

She tells Melinda to walk to school.

Front

What does Mr. Freeman offer Melinda when he gives her a ride?

Back

He offers to talk when she’s ready.

Front

What happens to Melinda's friendship with Heather?

Back

Heather ends her friendship with Mel during lunch.

Front

What is a key theme in Melinda's story?

Back

The struggle with trauma and the journey to find one's voice.

Front

How does Melinda's experience at the hospital impact her?

Back

It reflects her emotional state and her need for support.

Front

What does the janitor's closet symbolize in Melinda's life?

Back

It symbolizes her isolation and feelings of being trapped.