TwistedAnother New York Times bestseller from Laurie Halse Anderson! High school senior Tyler Miller used to be the kind of guy who faded into the background. But since he got busted for doing graffiti on the school, and spent the summer doing outdoor work to pay for it, he stands out like you wouldn't believe. His new physique attracts the attention of queen bee Bethany Milbury, who just so happens to be his father's boss's daughter, the sister of his biggest enemy, and Tyler's secret crush. And that sets off a string of events and changes that have Tyler questioning his place in school, in his family, and in the world.
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annotation focus
Annotate the entire novel for examples of conflict and voice. However, pay particular attention to the following in each section:
Part 1: Voice
Part 2: External conflict
Part 3: Internal conflict
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Part 1: Voice
Part 2: External conflict
Part 3: Internal conflict
What is voice? Click HERE to learn more!
Narrative style and voice assignment
hubris: thematic introduction to twisted
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"the TORTOISE and the hare"
There once was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, Slow and Steady, the tortoise, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch.
Hare ran down the road for a while and then and paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?"
Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax."
Slow and Steady walked and walked. He never, ever stopped until he came to the finish line.
The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for Tortoise, they woke up Hare.
Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. Tortoise was over the line.
After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for Slow and Steady won the race!"
Hare ran down the road for a while and then and paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect to win this race when you are walking along at your slow, slow pace?"
Hare stretched himself out alongside the road and fell asleep, thinking, "There is plenty of time to relax."
Slow and Steady walked and walked. He never, ever stopped until he came to the finish line.
The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for Tortoise, they woke up Hare.
Hare stretched and yawned and began to run again, but it was too late. Tortoise was over the line.
After that, Hare always reminded himself, "Don't brag about your lightning pace, for Slow and Steady won the race!"
connections to twisted
How does pressure from parents affect teenagers?
What does it mean to be a man? What pressures do boys receive, and how is this different than girls?
What does it mean to be a man? What pressures do boys receive, and how is this different than girls?
articles
Sexting (the aftermath of the party)
Legal ramifications in Illinois
Should minors be prosecuted for sexting
Teen Vogue: Can Sexting Get You Arrested?
Teens arrested in Gurnee
Celebrity Photo Leaks
Photo Hacked Celebrities
Shaming/Rape Culture
Steubenville Rape Case
Legal ramifications in Illinois
Should minors be prosecuted for sexting
Teen Vogue: Can Sexting Get You Arrested?
Teens arrested in Gurnee
Celebrity Photo Leaks
Photo Hacked Celebrities
Shaming/Rape Culture
Steubenville Rape Case
Hot topic research speech
Research Requirements: Each of the following “hot topics” is related to the novel you chose. You will need to choose one topic to research for your speech.
Twisted speech topics:
A. sexting
B. teen alcohol use
C. school pranks
D. school vandalism
E. teen depression
F. rape culture (victim blaming)
G. dress codes/body shaming
H. student rights
I. teen suicide
J. cyber bullying/bullying
K. gender stereotypes
L. overbearing parents/parental expectations
M. emotional abuse
N. community service
O. celebrity photo hacking/photo leaking
P. consequences of teen parties for students and/or parents
Q. drunk driving
After you have selected your topic, you need to find 2-3 reputable articles about the topic. Then, print or save in your shared folder, and annotate your article. You will turn in these articles with your outline. Please use our school databases or the following legitimate websites as starting points for your research.
Next, you will create a presentation that explains your issue to the class, discusses the articles, and relates them to the novel and to Antioch. You will also need to give your opinion about the topic and articles. The information you present should be clear and concise.
Your presentation must include:
· A detailed summary of each article
· A description of how the articles are related to the novel and to real life
· Your personal opinion on the topic
· A visual aid that enhances your speech and topic.
Time Requirement:
3 to 4 minutes in length.
Visual Aid:
Create any type of multimedia visual to accompany your speech. It must enhance your speech effectively, and you must refer to the visual aid throughout the speech. If you have printed material, feel free to distribute it during the presentation.
Points will be given and grades based on the following criteria:
· Quality of your speech content
· Completeness of the information given during the presentation
· Quality of the visual aids or other materials used in the presentation
· See rubric for other speaking requirements
· Formal MLA Works Cited page must be printed and turned in to teacher when you give your speech.
Twisted speech topics:
A. sexting
B. teen alcohol use
C. school pranks
D. school vandalism
E. teen depression
F. rape culture (victim blaming)
G. dress codes/body shaming
H. student rights
I. teen suicide
J. cyber bullying/bullying
K. gender stereotypes
L. overbearing parents/parental expectations
M. emotional abuse
N. community service
O. celebrity photo hacking/photo leaking
P. consequences of teen parties for students and/or parents
Q. drunk driving
After you have selected your topic, you need to find 2-3 reputable articles about the topic. Then, print or save in your shared folder, and annotate your article. You will turn in these articles with your outline. Please use our school databases or the following legitimate websites as starting points for your research.
Next, you will create a presentation that explains your issue to the class, discusses the articles, and relates them to the novel and to Antioch. You will also need to give your opinion about the topic and articles. The information you present should be clear and concise.
Your presentation must include:
· A detailed summary of each article
· A description of how the articles are related to the novel and to real life
· Your personal opinion on the topic
· A visual aid that enhances your speech and topic.
Time Requirement:
3 to 4 minutes in length.
Visual Aid:
Create any type of multimedia visual to accompany your speech. It must enhance your speech effectively, and you must refer to the visual aid throughout the speech. If you have printed material, feel free to distribute it during the presentation.
Points will be given and grades based on the following criteria:
· Quality of your speech content
· Completeness of the information given during the presentation
· Quality of the visual aids or other materials used in the presentation
· See rubric for other speaking requirements
· Formal MLA Works Cited page must be printed and turned in to teacher when you give your speech.
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