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Lies, Truths, and Non-Disclosures

Lies, Truths, and Non-Disclosures. When Reading Dialogue - Watch for the commas and dashes and ellipses When I was young, I ate a lot of junk food. It was unusual – at least I thought it was – for her to be there that night.

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Lies, Truths, and Non-Disclosures

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  1. Lies, Truths, and Non-Disclosures

  2. When Reading Dialogue - • Watch for the commas and dashes and ellipses • When I was young, I ate a lot of junk food. • It was unusual – at least I thought it was – for her to be there that night. • I know that you said…it was wrong, but she said…that you were wrong. • If words are italic, it means extra emphasis • Teaching really is a calling for me. It is! • Use the direction given with the words. • Philip replied angrily, “I did not lie!” (if there is an exclamation point, exclaim!)

  3. The man shouted loudly, “Look out below!” “I can’t believe you lost your sister!” the mother said hysterically. “We always have to sit in the back!” the kid whined loudly. The girl said in a devastated voice, “You said you would love me forever!” “Try and catch me!” the child said happily to the father. “Why do you think you’re grounded?”the father said angrily to the son.

  4. The old man said softly, “I believe in miracles.” “Why do you think you’re grounded?”the father said angrily to the son. “Look behind you! A monster!” the girls said with terror in her voice. “Have a Merry Christmas Mrs. Smith!” the girls said giggling.

  5. What can you infer from looking at the title and cover of the book? What does it mean when the court says “Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God? Does anyone ever lie?

  6. Nothing But The Truth Characters: 1. Philip Malloy - 9th grade student, class clown, wants to be in the Olympics, runs track, average student – only does what he has to to get by 2. Miss Narwin - 9th grade English teacher for 21 yrs., dedicated, loves her job, (Peg or Margaret – names used) 3. Dr. Joseph Palleni - vice principal at Harrison High School; in charge of discipline 4. Dr. Gertrude Doane – (woman) principal at Harrison HS, former student of Miss Narwin 5. Mr. and Mrs. Malloy – Philip’s parents; supportive of him, not great communicators 6. Mr. Ted Griffin - neighbor of the Malloys; running for a seat on the school board 7. Allison Doresett – girl that likes Philip at school 8. Dr. Seymour – school superintendent; responsible for all schools in the area and the budget

  7. Setting: 1980’s New Hampshire Harrison High School Plot: A high school student creates a conflict with his 9th grade English teacher that leads to many internal and external conflicts. Words to Know: Memorandum (memo)

  8. School Board School Superintendent Dr. Albert Seymour School Principal – Dr. Gertrude Doane School Vice Principal – Dr. Joseph Palleni Teachers Margaret Narwin, Bernie Lunser, Coach Jamison Parents Mr. and Mrs. Malloy Students Philip Malloy, Todd Becker, Allison Doresett

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