Melinda's Observations on Mr. Freeman's Teaching Style

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What does Melinda begin to notice about Mr. Freeman’s teaching style?

Back

He encourages students to think creatively.

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Why does Melinda struggle with speaking up in class?

Back

She fears being judged or ridiculed.

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What is Heather’s primary focus in her first months at high school?

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Joining clubs and making herself known

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What does Melinda’s encounter with “IT” reveal about her state of

mind?

Back

She feels an overwhelming sense of fear and panic.

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Why does Melinda receive a demerit in school?

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For cutting class

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What role does the janitor’s closet continue to play in Melinda’s

school experience?

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It is a space where she hides from the world.

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What does Melinda’s attitude toward her teachers suggest about her

overall mindset?

Back

She sees them as indifferent to her struggles.

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How does Melinda react to her parents’ comments about her grades?

Back

She feels guilty but doesn’t explain herself.

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What does Melinda’s relationship with art reveal about her inner

world?

Back

It helps her begin to process and express her feelings.

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What does Melinda think about Heather’s efforts to fit in at school?

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She finds Heather’s efforts superficial and exhausting.