Final group rdg post

TITLE: Nothing but The Truth

AUTHOR: AVI

PAGES READ: 90

TOTAL PAGES: 210

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First of all, I find that this story completely relates to modern media exaggerations. I am a HUGE fan of comedy shows (The Colbert Report) where they talk about the blunders of the president and such, but sometimes, no matter how hard im laughing, i cant help but feel a little sorry for people who screwed up and people poke fun at them for it, even if they deserve it. I think Ms. Narwin feels like this because people only got Phillip's side of the story, and now the majority of America is against her. I cant imagine having random people sending you letters telling you that youre a complete screwup and that you are un-American and should "find a better profession for your lack of ability" .  I was suprised at the ending because  eventually the whole school turned on him and his parents got so worried they sent him off to that private school. 

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i think the author could have made the book better by improving the ending. It seemed to me like at the end Phillip kind of ran away from the problems he had caused, and he never even once stood up for Ms Narwin. Even though he knew horrible things were happening to her, he still never stood up for her even though he was on her side. also, i think that the superintendent could have taken even greater measures to protect Ms. Narwin from the newspaper and media. i understand why Philip didnt like ms Narwin now, and its because he felt opressed and like she wasnt letting him have any freedom.  He and his parents let the situation out of control and it was apparent this would happen right from the start. 

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If you were the author, how would you change the end of the book?

Nothing but the truth post #2

Title: Nothing but the Truth
By: AVI
Time: 45 minutes
Pages: 0-70
Total Pages: 120 pages

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Things still arent looking bright for Phillip. His teacher keeps getting him in trouble for singing the star spangled banner, and he found out he cant try out for track. If i were him id be pretty upset. one thing that i would have serious problems with is that Philip was suspended for singing the "Star Spangled Banner" in class. First of all, free country. second, freedom of speech. Philip has the legal right to be partiotic any hour of the day and its really shocking to find out he cant because the teacher will get mad.

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Im glad the newspaper reporter got a hold of this story. Because of her, the assistant principal is in some serious trouble and he deserves to be. The Malloys are lucky to have Ted Griffin for a neighbor, because of him this story was put out there in the first place. The supereintedant seemed really mad about it too. people should have rights and Phillip was being denied his.

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Do you think that Philip was being denied his rights as an American citizen? Do you think he will get out of the trouble he's in?

Nothing But The Truth Post 1

Wade Bruffey

Title: Nothing but the Truth
By: AVI

Time: 30 minutes

Pages: 0-50

Total Pages This Week: 50 pages




Response:

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So far in the first few chapters of this book, ive found one way i could really understand how the character felt. When Philip's track coach tells him that he can't try out for the team because he failed english, i understood how that felt because i practice a sport really hard every day, so its dissapointing when my coach doesnt pick me to do something important for the team. Philip is the best runner in the school, but its the rule that he cant try out because of his grades. I felt bad for him because even though he tried his hardest and practiced track, he still cant try out.

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My favorite character in this book is Philip Malloy. I like him because he is funny and keeps everything interesting for the teachers and the other students. The way the book is written, as dialouge between the characters or diary entries, really allows philips's full personality to be expressed as a class clown. He has some trouble with school, but he can always find a way to make a joke about it.

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My question to my group is...............

Why do you think Philip and Ms. Narwin dont get along well?


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I think since Ms. Narwin is sort of old fashioned, and kinda strict, her uptight kind of personality doesnt go along well with Philip's class clown type personality. This makes Ms. Narwin angry because its not the type of kid shes used to dealing with.







thank you for your time

-Wade