Sunday, October 19, 2008

Me, Penelope by Lisa Jahn-Clough Journal Entry #3

5 Comments:
  • The mistake that occurred 6 years ago has to do with cars.
  • Lopi still has guilt over her brother Adam's death.
  • Holly wanted Lopi to remember her so she gave Lopi the monkey.
  • It is true how P.E. is required and there are still a lot of obese people in the world.
  • Lopi has a strange feeling when she is around Josh.

4 Questions:

  • Is the mistake the reason why Lopi's dad left?
  • Why would she feel that eay towards her mother's boyfriend?
  • Does Tina know about the mistake with Adam?
  • Why would Holly's mother be crying when leaving the school?

3 Words:

  • Stew (pg. 47): to fret, worry, or fuss
  • Askew (pg. 52): to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to wear
  • Juvenile (pg. 53): immature; childish; infantile

2 Litereary Terms:

  • Man vs. Himself (pg. 42) "My hands are shaking, my heart is beating extra fast"
  • Personification (pg. 43) "The engine hums on"

1 Sentence Summary:

  • Lopi reveals the mistake that happened 6 years ago then has a deep talk with Josh.

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