NBTT Ch. 1-15

What evidence shows how a truth can be spun (changed)?

• "Today is Wednesday, March 28. Today will be a Schedule B day."

• "This grade isn't too bad. And this grade. Fine. These. The one that really hurts is here. English."

• "Steve Hallick ran a mile in four seven!!!! I'd give anything if I could be like him."

• "Exactly. I had a student who started to hum loudly. Very loudly."

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What is one of the reasons Philip and Ms. Narwin may have a conflict?

• They have very different personalities

• His parents do not want him in her class

• She has sent him to the principal's office too many times

• He is too shy and nervous to ask for help

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Who is Jake Barlow?

• Talk show host
• Newspaper reporter
• Pastor
• Neighbor

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When Philip returns to school the next day, he hums during the national anthem again.  Why do you think he does this?

• He wants to push Miss Narwin's buttons to get out of her class.
• He can't help it.  He loves the song.
• He wants to upset his parents because they were not supportive
• He wanted to exercise his rights.

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What is the author's purpose?

• Two wrongs do not make something right

• Multiple perspectives about a conflict

• The importance of the National Anthem

• Philip was patriotic all along

Which statement from the book is an example of irony?

• "...she was prepared to let bygones be bygones if you do as I suggested, apologize and promise not to do that again."

• "You have to stick up for yourself. That's all there is to it. Phil, do what you feel is right. We'll stand behind you."

• "Dr. Palleni, according to Dr. Seymour, the Harrison School District has no rule that would keep a student from singing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

• "Well, anyway, you were right. Now maybe the boy can go back to school on Monday. Isn't it odd to see your name in the paper?"

Which statement in the news article from the Manchester Record is NOT a spin on the truth?

• "It was only natural then for Philip to sing along when the national anthem was played on tape during morning exercises."

• "His new homeroom teacher, Ms. Margaret Narwin, however, changed the rules."

• "Every time Philip lifted his voice to sing she threw him out of class, insisting a disturbance was being created."

• "Philip, who still hopes to make the school track team this spring..."

Read Miss Narwin's letter to her sister on pgs. 77-78. What tone does the author use in this passage?

• annoyed

• symphathetic

• concerned

• desperate

Which student appears to be more sympathetic to Philip's situation? What evidence proves this?

• Ken; His general description of the event was lacking facts that would make Philip look like he did something wrong.

• Ken; He told Dr. Doane that Philip never did anything wrong and that the students liked it when Philip sang.

• Cynthia; "Well, during "The Star-Spangled Banner"-when the tape went on- Philip started to hum."

• Allison; "Well, it was so obvious he was trying to get to her."

Why is Nothing But the Truth considered a documentary novel?

• It is documenting the true story of a student by following him around and recording events in his life.

• It is documenting a fictional story by providing different sources telling the story, like diary entries, newspaper articles, letters, etc.

• It is documenting a fictional story written in a narrative format.

• It is documenting a true story told through the letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings that appeared during that time period.