Posted by ssymborski on 8th February 2008
Tally is eager to prove herself - to show her loyalty to the people of Smoke and to prove her love to David. She also is deperate to save Shay’s mind. Tally is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice – turn herself in to have the operation to become a Pretty – despite the great risks. Do you feel she has made the right decision? Why or why not?
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Posted by ssymborski on 8th February 2008
In part III, the Specials destroy Smoke and capture most of its occupants. When Tally is finally able to find Shay, she is surprised by how much she has changed from the friend she once knew. How has Shay changed now that she’s a Pretty?
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Posted by ssymborski on 30th January 2008
David’s parents reveal a secret about the operation that makes the Uglies become Pretties. What shocking news did they reveal to Tally? Why did the Specials want the Pretties to be different from the Rusties? On page 285, Tally finally tosses the pendant into the fire? What does this action symbolize? Why has she changed her mind?
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Posted by ssymborski on 27th January 2008
Pages 100-200
Once she finally arrives at Smoke, Tally is surprised at how happy she is to see Shay again. Life at Smoke is very different from life at Uglyville. What are some of the differences? Though life at Smoke can be very difficult, Tally is finding enjoyment and happiness there. At this point in the novel, do you believe Tally will activate her pendant and disclose the location of Smoke to the Specials? Why or why not?
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Posted by ssymborski on 23rd January 2008
Tally has decided to turn over her coded message from Shay to the Specials. Do you view this decision as an act of betrayal? Why or why not?
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Posted by ssymborski on 23rd January 2008
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” What is the meaning of this cliche? Does this reflect the ideals of the society presented in Westerfield’s Uglies?
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Posted by ssymborski on 18th January 2008
This month’s Book Club reading selection is Uglies by Scott Westerfield:
Please remember to post to at least 3 questions:
Pages 1-971. Most people are unhappy with some aspect of their physical appearance. In this novel, 16-year-olds are provided with an incredible opportunity – cosmetic surgery that will transform them to become physically perfect. Tally has waited eagerly for this all of her life – goodbye plain face and wide nose. Hello, America’s Next Top Model! Plus she gets to finally be with her friend, Peris, who turned 16 months earlier. Though the Pretties are physically perfect, we find out (mainly through Tally’s newfound friend Shay) that life as a Pretty may not be as wonderful as everyone thinks. What are some disadvantages to becoming a Pretty?
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Posted by ssymborski on 28th November 2007
Not As Crazy As I Seem by George Harrar
Describe at least 3 of the oddities or obsessive compulsive behaviors in Devon that you noticed as a reader. Does his behavior seem odd or different to you? Why or why not?
Do you think Devon is also a “normal” 15 year-old? What problems does he have that other high school students face?
Would you want Devon as a friend? Why or why not?
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Posted by ssymborski on 19th January 2007
Ok. Ok.
So I have been a little slack. And a lot busy! It’s time to get rolling again with our student book club! First, we need a name for our book club. Something very coolish…Any ideas?
Also, we will meet in December for our first discussion – Not As Crazy As I Seem by George Harrar.
More info to come! Can’t wait to see you all at our first meeting! Check back later for our blog discussion.
Mrs. S
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