BREAK THE SILENCE: HOW TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE AFFECT YOUNG WOMEN
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  • Genres
  • Synthesis
  • Emotions
  • Interactions
  • The Other Side
  • Research
  • Strategic Use
  • Lesson Plan
  • NCTE Presentation Handout

Genres


T​his multigenre inquiry project contains the following pieces:

1. A synthesis essay connecting Speak to related fiction, nonfiction, poetry, current events, and academic articles (Synthesis). 

2. A word cloud illustrating the character of Melinda and the emotions involved in her internal conflict (Emotions).

3. A choral reading reflecting the reaction of Melinda's community to her withdrawal and Melinda's resulting emotions (Emotions).

4. A series of texts and tweets between the characters of Melinda, Rachel, and Andy that demonstrates Melinda's choice to speak out about her sexual assault (Interactions).

5. A series of notes passed between Melinda and her friend David illustrating her social isolation and anxiety after her traumatic experience (Interactions).

6. A Prezi that discusses foundational topics of the novel such as sexual assault, rape culture, consent, survivors, and fighting violence against women (Research).

7. A found poem that elaborates on the rape culture motivating Andy to assault Melinda (The Other Side). 

8. A public service announcement raising awareness about violence against women using the novel as a touchstone (Strategic Use).

9. A lesson plan discussing the concepts of trauma and PTSD in Speak and related nonfiction (Lesson Plan).

10. My commentary illustrating my thoughts on each of the genres (Web 2.0 Tool).
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  • Home
  • Genres
  • Synthesis
  • Emotions
  • Interactions
  • The Other Side
  • Research
  • Strategic Use
  • Lesson Plan
  • NCTE Presentation Handout