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Vocabulary
Point of View
Have a little character
Documentary Novel
The Early Chapters
100
Official song of a country, school, etc.
What is an "anthem"?
100
This character sees the potential in Philip,but doesn't belive he puts forth the required effort.
Who is Miss Narwin?
100
Philip's mom.
Who is Mrs. Malloy?
100
Philip writes in this daily.
What is his diary?
100
The classes that Philip is enrolled in with Miss Narwin as his teacher
What is English and Homeroom?
200
Student activities that are not part of the required course of study in a school.
What is "extracurricular"?
200
For this character an English grade is not that important, he had to drop out of college and has been able to provide for his family.
Who is Mr. Malloy?
200
The assistant principal of Harrison High.
Who is Dr. Palleni?
200
Personal message addressed to a person or organization; Miss Narwin sends these o her sister.
What is a letter?
200
Philip's nickname, he seems to have given it to himself.
What is Magic Malloy?
300
The assignment of funds.
What is "allocation"?
300
His English teacher is out to ruin his life.
Who is Philip?
300
Track coach.
Who is Coach Jamison?
300
Brief communication that gives directions or information, many of these in the novel are issued by the adminstration.
What is a memo?
300
The title of the novel given to Philip by Sarah Gloss, he reads it outside of school.
What is "The Outsiders"?
400
Disrespectful behavior, refusal to comply
What is "insolence"?
400
Is running for political office and sees Philip's suspension as an opportunity to show what is wrong with the school system.
Who is Ted Griffen?
400
Philip's friend, they talk about his suspension.
Who is Ken Barchet?
400
Written test of knowledge.
What is an exam?
400
Reason Philip is unable to try out for the track team.
What is getting a "D" in English?
500
Distorted; biased.
What is "slanted"?
500
Announcements happen every day; no need to take them seriously - they'll just be repeated tomorrow.
Who is Mr. Lunser?
500
The girl Philip is interested in, he tries to impress her throughout the novel.
Who is Allison Doresett?
500
Written or typed copy of the exact words spoken.
What is a transcript?
500
The reason Miss Narwin requests funds to attend classes over the summer.
What is to improve her teaching or relate better to students?