Promises to Keep (middle and jr. higrades) Discussion: 1.This novel centers on peer pressure to act "cool." *Discuss and evaluate what is important in the students' own value systems. *Discuss the power of peer pressure in the students' lives. *Discuss the similarities between Patty and Fango. 3.The story also shows that others are not always what they seem to be. *What does Patty envy about Penni? 4.Patty's strong family unit and long-term friendships are important componentsin her life and affect her moral strength. *Throughout the book, find evidences of Patty's strong family structure. *On paper or orally, describe the qualities of Patty, Penni, Tracy, Gary, Fango. *Bythe end of the book, how do we know Patty has put her priorities in order? Activities: *Write a poem. *Give each chapter a title (a good exercise in finding theme and main idea). |
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