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Freak the Mighty
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Freak the Mighty
Teacher Unit Plan
Novel Study: Freak the Mighty
Author: Rodman Philbrick
Deanna Smith
R.I. Baker Middle School Grade 8 LA
Palliser Regional School Division
Program of
Studies
Teacher
Program of
Studies
Student
assignment
Teacher Resources/Handouts
activity
Hook: King Arthur
King Arthur Wiki project
References
activity
Performance Task
Research Essay
assessment
assessment
Ch. 1­2
Ch. 3­4
Song Ex. 1
Novel Analysis
Ch. 5­6
Novel Analysis
activity
Novel Analysis
Ch. 7
Novel Analysis
Song Ex. 2
Ch. 19­20
Novel Analysis
Song Ex. 6
Song Ex. 4
Ch. 21­End
Novel Analysis
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Song Ex. 3
Ch. 15
Ch. 12
Song Ex. 5
King Arthur mini­unit essential question discussion
Novel Analysis
activity Movie comparison
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Intended Outcomes
Program of
Studies
Rationale:
The point of this unit is to allow students to read and evaluate literature that is interesting and realistic.
Novels are a way for people to reflect on their lives and how they would handle situations.
Curriculum Outcomes:
2.1.3 enhance understanding by paraphrasing main ideas and supporting details, and by rereading and discussing relevant passages
2.2.2 write and represent narratives from other points of view
2.2.6 interpret the choices and motives of character portrayed in oral, print and other media texts, and examine how they relate to self and others
2.2.7 identify and describe characters’ attributes and motivations, using evidence from the text and personal experiences
2.2.8 discuss various ways characters are developed and the reasons for and plausibility of character change
2.2.9 compare two similar oral, print or other media texts by considering the characters, plot, conflict and main ideas
2.4.1 create oral, print and other media texts related to issues encountered in texts and in own lives
2.4.2 retell, oral, print and other media texts from different points of view
Enduring Understandings:
Big Ideas: Why are myths and legends still important to our culture?
Can people change?
How is true friendship portrayed in literature?
At the conclusion of the unit, students will understand that…
Stories are better interpreted with an understanding of their elements and characters
There is always a reason for, and evidence to explain, a character’s actions
Stories reflect real life and we can learn from them
Allusion to other stories helps us learn about our world now
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Resources and Handouts
Unit Plan
Essential Questions
King Arthur Wiki Assignment
King Arthur Wiki Rubric
Essay Assignment
Soundtrack Assignment
Teacher Tips for Unit
PLEASE READ
Essay Rubric
Challenge Assignment ­ Make Your Own Knight
Moodle/Discussion Questions
Vocabulary Bellwork
Paragraph Answer Assignment
Vocabulary Study Sheet
Smart Response Vocab Quiz Vocabulary Quiz
Vocabulary Quiz Modified
Rodman Philbrick website ­ willing to do interviews and share the play version of the novel
PDF of Notebook File ­ PD Project by Deanna Smith
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References
Wordle Website
King Arthur Webquest
Fooling Yourself Lyrics
King Arthur Image ­ Hook
King Arthur Quest Image
Styx Cover Image
Code of Chivalry
Candle Image
Stand Lyrics
Knight Battle Image
Knights of Cydonia Lyrics
Suspense Graphic
Skeleton Image
Thriller Image
Thriller Lyrics
Man of the Hour Lyrics
Unwritten Image
Empty Book Image
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Unwritten Lyrics
Fear Image
Goodbye Image
Heart Book Image
Question Mark Graphic
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Hook:
King Arthur
Mini Unit
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Write a story about this person and what you think he is doing.
Who is this
man?
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why are myths and legends important to us and our culture?
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Welcome to Camelot!
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assignment
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Your Knightly Quest
King Arthur Webquest
Before we start reading the novel, you must learn a bit about Freak's obsession with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. To understand the novel better, and why Freak is so fascinated by them, you need some background knowledge. You will research and create a wiki that can be used to teach others about this legend.
Groups of 3 are required. All topics must include pictures.
Investigator ­ research the mysteries surrounding King Arthur and Gwenevier
Adventurer ­ research the stories of the great Knights of the Round Table
Traveler ­ research the Holy Grail ­ can you find it?
Your minor assignment will be creating an informational wiki about King Arthur.
You will be marked individually on the 6 Traits for your section of the wiki and as a group for the overall presentation and how well you worked together
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Your project must also include a statement about our first Essential Question at the beginning of your wiki: Why are myths and legends important to us and our culture?
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Intended Outcomes
Program of
Studies
Rationale:
The point of this unit is to allow students to read and evaluate literature that is interesting and realistic.
Novels are a way for people to reflect on their lives and how they would handle situations.
Specific Learning Outcomes:
Students will...
1. use their own experiences to relate to what is happening in the novel
2. use reading and comprehension strategies to increase understanding
3. work and discuss with classmates to strengthen their understanding
4. realize that everyone interprets stories and events differently and is allowed to express different opinions
5. be able to explain character traits, personalities, development, and motivations throughout the story
6. retell a part of the story from another character's point of view
7. highlight the important events of the novel through music by creating a movie soundtrack
8. focus, plan, research and write a research/opinion paper using a variety of sources
9. revise and edit a research/opinion paper
10. compare the novel with the movie version of the story and analyze the differences and which they prefer
Big Ideas: Why are myths and legends still important to our culture?
Can people change?
How is true friendship portrayed in literature?
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Student Information:
This unit is meant to be done completely on your own. You will have the choice to read the book silently by yourself, or listening to it on the iPod Touches with a partner/small group. You can read at your own speed and complete the work as you go.
A few rules before you start:
1. We will complete a King Arthur Mini Unit together first
2. After each chapter check your booklet to see if there are questions/activities to complete ­ if so, you must stop and finish them before you continue reading ­ hand them into the hand in bucket before you continue reading
3. Moodle Discussion Questions must be completed for the appropriate chapters before you continue reading 4. Most of the novel questions and all of the moodle questions are formative, which means they will not be marked on the report card ­ They will say Assessment 4­3­2­1 on the page
This means you will be assessed on the quality of your work so you are still expected to do your best:
4 ­ work is excellent at grade level, shows in depth understanding
3 ­ work is proficient at grade level, shows solid understanding
2 ­ work is at grade level, shows basic understanding
1 ­ work is not yet at grade level, shows additional instruction is needed
5. Some of the novel questions/activities are for marks and they are labeled (/mark) ­ please complete these assignments on loose leaf and submit to the hand in bucket before you continue reading
6. You will read and complete the work at your own pace, but there will be a specific deadline in which you must have the novel and questions done so we can do our final projects ­ there may be other mid­way deadlines for activities as well
7. You should work on your Quest for Music project as you read through the novel ­ it would be a good idea to create a list of possible songs after reading each chapter ­ song examples have a space for writing song ideas
8. If you finish the novel and questions before the deadline then you can start on your Quest for Music and Quest for Truth assignments ­ if those are complete then a challenge assignment is available or you may study your vocab, or read for you AR goal
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freak the mıghty essay assıgnment
Rubric
a quest for truth
assessment
goal: To become Dean at Baker Academy.
role: You are a Professor, in a specific field, at Baker Academy and you are trying to convince your colleagues that you are the best candidate to be the next Dean of the University.
audıence: A very opinionated, highly educated, professor who reads books constantly.
sıtuatıon: You are applying to become the Dean (president) of Baker Academy. You must argue your opinion on one of the following topics, strongly defending your topic with evidence, and of course, highly educated word choice.
The topics deal with mythology, literature, medicine and law. You choose which field you want to explore and write about.
1.
man or myth? – This is a persuasive opinion essay that requires some research – did King Arthur exist or is he purely myth? What parts of the myth are taken from fact, if any, or is it all a fantasy? What is your opinion? Express your opinion and defend yourself using appropriate research, evidence, quotes and sources cited.
2. why do we have to learn about thıs? – Answer one of our essential questions in this opinion essay. Why are myths and legends important to us and our culture? Use research and facts to support your arguments, focusing specifically on the legend/myth of King Arthur and how relates to our lives today.
what’s wıth freak’s obsessıon? – You must explain why Freak (aka Kevin) is so fascinated by King 3.
Arthur and the Knight of the Round Table. What are his reasons for wanting to act like a knight? Why did “Freak the Mighty” end up working for both Kevin and Max? Use quotes and situations from the novel Freak the Mighty to support your arguments.
how do people overcome dısabılıtıes? - There are two ways to do this essay. A) You can focus 4.
strictly on the novel and explain how Max and Freak overcome their disabilities and challenges to lead fun and successful lives. Use quotes from the novel to support your arguments. B) You can choose any disorder, disease or disability that humans suffer (medical, physical, emotional, or mental), and explain what it is, how it is treated, and how a person can live with it and have a good life as well.
why do murderers go free? - In this opinion essay, you will discuss what you think about the 5.
American Justice system, and explain how people who commit murder are able to receive parole. You must explain, using Kenny Kane as an example, and other real life cases, if you think this is really justice. What do you think should change? You must solve this problem. All the essays must include a proper bibliography of works used. Please see me if you need another bibliography sheet (even though you should still have the one from the debate unit at the beginning of the year!)
The essay should be the standard 5 paragraphs, and must express an opinion and defend it strongly. Anywhere from 1‐4 pages is adequate. (1 full page at least, – if less than that, seek my help with extending your ideas). 2‐3 pages would be ideal.
You will be graded using the standard essay rubric.
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assessment
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- novel questıons Ch. 1 and 2
Inference ­ an educated guess about what a character is like based on information in the story.
Fill in the chart with what you can infer about the characters of Max and Freak.
Max
Freak (Kevin)
Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Motivation ­ reasons why the character did something ­ thoughts and feelings
What do you think Kevin's motives might be for his treatment of Max when they first meet? Moodle Questions: What do you think about Kevin? What do you think about Max? Freak the Mighty
On a Quest for Music ­ Example #1 ­ Listen after reading ch. 1
The novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick lends itself beautifully to a filmmaking experience. It is a story of struggle and success, goodness and evil. In keeping with the plot line and the theme of the text, the following musical selections are recommended as excellent choices to accompany the video footage of the film. Many selections are given, with reference given to the placement of each and justification for the choice.
The first song is suggested as the opening number for the film. In the first chapter of the novel, "The Unvanquished Truth", the speaker, Max, talks honestly about himself, revealing his character flaws. The song "Fooling Yourself" by Styx mirrors Max's view of the world. The long instrumental introduction is well suited to establishing the drama of the story.
Fooling Yourself
Written by Tommy Shaw
Lead vocals by Tommy Shaw
Make a List of Song Ideas for the Beginning or for Kevin and Max:
You see the world through your cynical eyes
You’re a troubled young man I can tell
You’ve got it all in the palm of your hand
But your hand’s wet with sweat and your head needs a rest
And you’re fooling yourself if you don’t believe it
You’re kidding yourself if you don’t believe it
How can you be such an angry young man
When your future looks quite bright to me
How can there be such a sinister plan
That could hide such a lamb, such a caring young man
Find the song and listen.
You’re fooling yourself if you don’t believe it
You’re kidding yourself if you don’t believe it
Get up, get back on your feet
You’re the one they can’t beat and you know it
Come on, let’s see what you’ve got
Just take your best shot and don’t blow it
You’re fooling yourself if you don’t believe it
You’re killing yourself if you don’t believe it
Get up, get back on your feet
You’re the one they can’t beat and you know it
Come on, let’s see what you’ve got
Just take your best shot and don’t blow it
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Ch. 3 and 4 Foreshadowing ­ provides a hint of what is to occur later
What do you think might be foreshadowed by the comments about Kevin's health "...and he sounds like he can hardly breath." (p.12) and "He's able to hump down the steps by himself, except it makes him sort of out of breath, you can hear him wheezing or I guess you'd call it panting, like a dog does on a hot day." (p.15)? Write your thoughts below.
Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Ch. 5 and 6
Fact vs. Opinion
Fact ­ statements that you can prove
Opinion ­ statements that tell what someone thinks about something
Find 3 or more examples of facts and opinions in ch. 5 and 6 and place them in the chart below. Facts
Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Opinions
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Ch. 7
Irony ­ a contrast between reality and appearance, or between what is expected and what happens.
Max makes the comment, "Me rescuing Freak. What a joke, right?" Do you think he feels that to be an ironic assessment of the situation? Why or why not? Write an explanation of the situation in the novel and give your assessment on why this is an example of irony.
Moodle Question:
What makes Freak the Mighty such a great knight? What qualities and traits do they have that meet the Code for Chivalry? Moodle Question:
If Freak the Mighty were to ask you to choose a location for a quest in this area, what would you recommend and why? Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Code of Chivalry ­ must read before answering Moodle questions.
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On a Quest for Music Example #2 ­ listen after reading ch. 7
Stand
Rascal Flatts
You feel like a candle in a hurricane
Just like a picture with a broken frame
Alone and helpless
Like you've lost your fight
But you'll be alright, you'll be alright
[Chorus:]
Cause when push comes to shove
You taste what you're made of
You might bend, till you break
Cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up
Decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong
Wipe your hands shake it off
Then you Stand, Then you stand
Chapter 6 ­ Close Encounters of the Turd Kind
I chose this song for the part when Freak can't see the fireworks so Max lifts him up onto his shoulders. When it says "You feel like a candle in a hurricane...", that is like Freak. When it says "When you stand..." it's like Max. The music has a great beat and it really fits when the two are watching the fireworks. The words have a good significance to this part. Make a List of Song Ideas for Chapter 6 and/or 7:
Find the song and listen.
Life's like a novel
With the end ripped out
The edge of a canyon
With only one way down
Take what you're given before its gone
Start holding on, keep holding on
[Repeat Chorus]
Everytime you get up
And get back in the race
One more small piece of you
Starts to fall into place
Oh
[Repeat Chorus]
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Example #3­ listen after reading ch. 9
Knights of Cydonia
Muse
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Come ride with me
Through the veins of history
I'll show you how God
Falls asleep on the job
The next song up is "Knights of Cydonia", by Muse. The song is generally about taking adventures, and the music video implies an imaginary adventure. This goes very well with when Max and Kevin become Freak the Mighty. They start going on make believe adventures, and become nearly honorary knights. The strong, almost hypnotizing lyrics have a very powerful effect on the listener, and the changes of vocals seems to make the main characters of the lyrics very powerful sounding. Just like Freak the Mighty.
Make a List of Song Ideas that show Adventure and Fun:
And how can we win?
When fools can be Kings
Dont waste your time
Or time will waste you...
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Ahhh Ahhh Ahhh
Find the song and listen.
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's gonna take me alive
The time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive...
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Activity ­ Ch. 12
Writers can tell their stories from many points of view. Sometimes a central character in the story tells what is happening, sometimes the storyteller is a minor character, or a narrator who sees everything. Sometimes the writer switches point of view from one character to another.
Who tells most of the story in Freak the Mighty? Rewrite an interesting part of the story that you've read so far from a different character's point of view. (1­2 paragraphs). Please write this on loose leaf and hand in to bucket.
/10 marks ­ point of view assignment
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Ch. 15
Suspense ­ a state of mental uncertainty, excitement or indecision. In literature, suspense is a quality of tension in a plot which sustains interest and makes readers want to know what will happen next.
How do you feel at the end of chapter 15?
What has the author interjected? How do you think this will change the story? Moodle Question:
Choose your favorite word from Freak's dictionary, give the definition and explain why you like it. Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Quest for Music Example #4 ­ listen after reading ch. 15
Thriller
Michael Jackson
It’s Close To Midnight And Something Evil’s Lurking In The
Dark
Under The Moonlight You See A Sight That Almost Stops Your Heart
You Try To Scream But Terror Takes The Sound Before You Make It
You Start To Freeze As Horror Looks You Right Between The Eyes, You’re Paralyzed
‘Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
And No One’s Gonna Save You From The Beast About Strike
You Know It’s Thriller, Thriller Night
You’re Fighting For Your Life Inside A Killer, Thriller Tonight
You Hear The Door Slam And Realize There’s Nowhere Left To Run
You Feel The Cold Hand And Wonder If You’ll Ever See The Sun
You Close Your Eyes And Hope That This Is Just Imagination
But All The While You Hear The Creature Creepin’ Up Behind
You’re Out Of Time
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‘Cause This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
There Ain’t No Second Chance Against The Thing With
Forty Eyes
You Know It’s Thriller, Thriller Night
You’re Fighting For Your Life Inside Of Killer, Thriller Tonight
Night Creatures Call
And The Dead Start To Walk In Their Masquerade
There’s No Escapin’ The Jaws Of The Alien This Time
(They’re Open Wide)
This Is The End Of Your Life
They’re Out To Get You, There’s Demons Closing In On Every Side
They Will Possess You Unless You Change The Number On Your Dial
Now Is The Time For You And I To Cuddle Close Together
All Thru The Night I’ll Save You From The Terror On The Screen,
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I’ll Make You See
That This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
‘Cause I Can Thrill You More Than Any Ghost Would Dare To Try
Girl, This Is Thriller, Thriller Night
So Let Me Hold You Tight And Share A Killer, Diller, Chiller
Thriller Here Tonight
RAP
Make a List of Song Ideas for Suspense:
Darkness Falls Across The Land
The Midnite Hour Is Close At Hand
Creatures Crawl In Search Of Blood
To Terrorize Y’awl’s Neighbourhood
And Whosoever Shall Be Found
Without The Soul For Getting Down
Must Stand And Face The Hounds Of Hell
And Rot Inside A Corpse’s Shell
The Foulest Stench Is In The Air
The Funk Of Forty Thousand Years
And Grizzy Ghouls From Every Tomb
Are Closing In To Seal Your Doom
And Though You Fight To Stay Alive
Your Body Starts To Shiver
For No Mere Mortal Can Resist
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Find the song and listen.
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Ch. 19­20
Cliffhanger ­ a device used, at the end of a chapter to create suspense ­ the reader is left hanging. What is the cliffhanger in ch. 19?
Answer the following question in a paragraph, use evidence from the novel to support your opinion: Can people change?
Write this on loose leaf and hand in to bucket before continuing the book. Opinion paragraph assessment /5
What are the benefits and disadvantages of the combo Freak the Mighty? Benefits
Assessment: 4­3­2­1
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Disadvantages
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Song 6
­ listen after finishing novel
The final selection is intended for play at the end of the film. It is Pearl Jam's "Man of the Hour", a farewell song to a dying man. Although Kevin is not an old man at the time of his death, the lyrics speak eloquently of a fond farewell to one who has made a difference in the lives of others. This is especially true for young Max in this novel. Because of Kevin, his life will be richer and greater for many years to come. The riveting vocal and instrumental tracks of the song will haunt the viewer and maybe even evoke a tear or two.
Man of the Hour
Pearl Jam
Make a List of Song Ideas that show Friendship:
Tidal waves don’t beg forgiveness
'CRASHED' and on their way
Father he enjoyed collisions; others walked away
A snowflake falls in may.
And the doors are open now as the bells are ringing out
Cause the man of the hour is taking his final bow
Goodbye for now.
Find the song and listen.
Nature has its own religion; gospel from the land
Father ruled by long division, young men they pretend
Old men comprehend.
And the 'SKY BREAKS' at dawn; shedding light upon this town
They’ll all come ‘round
Cause the man of the hour is taking his final bow
Goodbye for now.
And the road
The old man paved
The broken seams along the way
The rusted signs, left just for me
He was guiding me, love, his own way
Now the man of the hour is taking his final bow
As the curtain comes down
I feel that this is just goodbye for now.
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The six selections cited in this quest for music have been carefully chosen for both their lyrics and melodies. They are meant to not only reveal, but illuminate the events and feelings of the story. It is intended that they whisk the viewer away to the time and place of the film, and make her feel like she is there. They will take the viewer on the quest.
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Song 7
­ listen after finishing novel
Chapter 23 is titled "The Empty Book", and at this point in time the reader is aware that Kevin has been living a fantasy, but sparing Max the pain of his imminent death. Kevin's gift to Max is an empty book, ironic in the fact that all along Max has been honest with the reader about of reading and writing skills. In gifting Max so, it is Kevin's hope that their story will be told, and that because of that Max's life will be richer. Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" speaks the same thoughts and also offers hope through the upbeat tempo and repetitious rythyms. This is the fifth selection of this compilation.
"Unwritten"
Natasha Bedingfield
Make a List of Song Ideas for the End:
I am unwritten, can't read my mind, I'm undefined
I'm just beginning, the pen's in my hand, ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Find the song and listen.
Oh, oh, oh
I break tradition, sometimes my tries, are outside the lines
We've been conditioned to not make mistakes, but I can't live that way
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Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
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Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, yeah, yeah
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Ch. 21­25
Moodle Question:
What do you think Max's life will be like now?
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What are your final thoughts on the novel. Get the final worksheet from your teacher.
Opinion Paragraph Assessment /10
Deanna Smith LA 8
Freak the Mighty
Write a paragraph explaining which story you preferred and why. /5
Deanna Smith LA 8
Freak the Mighty
To Do:
1.Vocab Quiz - date _________________
2. Complete Quest for Music - due _______________
- present 1 song from your soundtrack to the class
3. Complete Research Paper - due _______________
4. View film The Mighty
-which did you prefer, the novel or the film? Why?
Deanna Smith LA 8
Attachments
Essay Rubric.docx
essential questions freak.doc
Freak the Mighty Essay Assignment.doc
Freak the Mighty vocab study sheet.doc
Freak the Mighty Vocabulary Quiz.doc
Quest for Music.pdf
Unit Plan.doc
Vocab quiz.notebook
Wiki rubric.docx
Wiki webquest assignment.doc
Freak the Mighty Vocabulary QuizModified.doc
Short Answer Assignment.doc
Moodle Questions for Freak the Mighty.docx
Code of Chivalry
Freak the Mighty Challenge Assignment.doc
Bellwork Freak the Mighty.notebook
Freak the Mighty PD project.pdf
Freak the Mighty Teacher Tips.doc