Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel by AVI
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Overarching Essential Questions:
Overarching Essential Questions:
What are the attributes of a responsible student?
What are the attributes of a responsible student?
How can rumors be destructive to a community?
How can rumors be destructive to a community?
How does media influence point of view when reporting a
How does media influence point of view when reporting a
story?
story?
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Unit Understandings:
Unit Understandings:
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Examine the nature of media bias
Examine the nature of media bias
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Dissect the life cycle of a rumor
Dissect the life cycle of a rumor
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Analyze taking responsibility
Analyze taking responsibility
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Practice writing dialogue
Practice writing dialogue
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Identify and analyze the elements of fiction
Identify and analyze the elements of fiction
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Identify points of view through documents
Identify points of view through documents
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Unit Questions:
Unit Questions:
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What are the various points of view used throughout the
What are the various points of view used throughout the
story?
story?
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What can dialogue reveal about a character's personality?
What can dialogue reveal about a character's personality?
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What are examples of internal and external conflicts in the
What are examples of internal and external conflicts in the
story?
story?
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Key Vocabulary:
Key Vocabulary:
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Characterization
Characterization
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Internal Conflict
Internal Conflict
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External Conflict
External Conflict
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Dialogue
Dialogue
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Point of View
Point of View
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Theme
Theme
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Media
Media
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The Novel at a Glance
Nothing But the Truth
is a documentary-style novel that
addresses such issues as relations among students,
teachers, and schools; the complex nature of truth; and
the exploitation of “hot button” issues by politicians
and the media
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A documentary novel by AVI
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The Novel at a Glance
You will read sections in the form of memos, letters,
diary entries, conversations, exam excerpts, media
interviews and reports, speech excerpts and talk show
transcripts.
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Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Dr. Joseph Palleni
Dr. Joseph Palleni
, assistant principal at Harrison High School; somewhat
, assistant principal at Harrison High School; somewhat
unimaginative and inflexible.
unimaginative and inflexible.
Philip Malloy
Philip Malloy
, the fourteen-year-old protagonist; talented runner and average
, the fourteen-year-old protagonist; talented runner and average
student with a tendency toward irreverence. He vents his frustrations in
student with a tendency toward irreverence. He vents his frustrations in
homeroom and English class through small acts of defiance against his teacher.
homeroom and English class through small acts of defiance against his teacher.
Margaret Narwin
Margaret Narwin
, Philip’s veteran homeroom and English teacher; dedicated
, Philip’s veteran homeroom and English teacher; dedicated
and compassionate but a bit old-fashioned in her approach to teaching; has a
and compassionate but a bit old-fashioned in her approach to teaching; has a
high reputation in the school and is generally popular with students.
high reputation in the school and is generally popular with students.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Bernard Lunser
Bernard Lunser
, Philip’s original homeroom teacher; wittily mocks school
, Philip’s original homeroom teacher; wittily mocks school
rituals and regulations and so encourages irreverent behavior.
rituals and regulations and so encourages irreverent behavior.
Allison Doresett
Allison Doresett
, a ninth-grade girl whom Philip wants to impress.
, a ninth-grade girl whom Philip wants to impress.
Dr.Gertrude Doane
Dr.Gertrude Doane
, principal of Harrison High School.
, principal of Harrison High School.
Dr. Albert Seymour
Dr. Albert Seymour
, superintendent of schools in Harrison.
, superintendent of schools in Harrison.
Coach Jamison, Philip’s track coach.
Coach Jamison, Philip’s track coach.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Main Characters (in order of appearance)
Susan Malloy
Susan Malloy
, Philip’s mother; is concerned about his work and well-being but
, Philip’s mother; is concerned about his work and well-being but
has a rather superficial understanding of his situation.
has a rather superficial understanding of his situation.
Benjamin Malloy
Benjamin Malloy
, Philip’s father; troubled businessman and former track star
, Philip’s father; troubled businessman and former track star
who takes vicarious satisfaction from Philip’s interest in track.
who takes vicarious satisfaction from Philip’s interest in track.
Ted Griffen
Ted Griffen
, neighbor of the Malloys who is running for the school board.
, neighbor of the Malloys who is running for the school board.
Jennifer Stewart
Jennifer Stewart
, education reporter for the Manchester Record.
, education reporter for the Manchester Record.
Jake Barlow
Jake Barlow
, radio talk show host who exploits the patriotism issue.
, radio talk show host who exploits the patriotism issue.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Beginning
Read
“Two Questions” (before page 1). What do you
think the author means by this? Make a prediction
about why the author chooses to start the novel in this
fashion.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Prereading
Write Around
Procedure
1.
In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes).
In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes).
2.
Pass papers to the right.
Pass papers to the right.
3.
Read what’s on the paper and respond (3 minutes).
Read what’s on the paper and respond (3 minutes).
4.
Continue until all members of the group have
Continue until all members of the group have
responded on their original paper.
responded on their original paper.
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A documentary novel by AVI
Realistic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Prereading
Write Around
In the novel, many people fail to take responsibility
when they should. Think of a time when you needed to
take responsibility for your actions. Did you accept
responsibility? What were the consequences?
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A documentary novel by AVI
A documentary novel by AVI
Realistic Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Prereading
Write Around
In the novel, many people fail to take responsibility when they should. Think of
a time when you needed to take responsibilities for your actions. Did you
accept responsibility? What were the consequences?
Prereading
Write Around
Procedure
1.
In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes).
In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes).
2.
Pass papers to the right.
Pass papers to the right.
3.
Read what’s on the paper and comment (3 minutes).
Read what’s on the paper and comment (3 minutes).
4.
Continue until all members of the group have commented on his/her
Continue until all members of the group have commented on his/her
original paper.
original paper.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Reciprocal Teaching
Summarizer-
summarizes selection read
Questioner-
poses questions about the section
Clarifier-
clarifies confusing points/responds to
questions
Predictor-
predicts what will happen next
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Realistic Fiction
Reciprocal Teaching
Read section one
Students perform roles
Students rotate roles
Read next section, repeat
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Reciprocal Teaching
Read/
Reciprocal Teach
pages 1-5.
Discuss
then write a response to the following:
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What is your first impression of Philip? Why?
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What is your first impression of Miss Narwin? Why?
Provide at least of one piece of evidence from the text
for both answers.
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Realistic Fiction
Read/
Reciprocal Teach
chapters 2-5
(pages 6-15).
Discuss
then write a response to the following:
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After theses chapters, do your first impressions of
Philip/Miss Narwin change? Why or why not?
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Describe the conflict between Philip and Miss
Narwin. Is there more than one? Is it/are they
internal or external or both?
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Read/
Reciprocal Teach
chapters 6-8
(pages 16-25).
Discuss
then complete the following:
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Begin compiling evidence. Fill out your
Investigative
Notes
when you find something important.
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Read/
Reciprocal Teach
chapters 9-10
(pages 26-48).
Discuss
then write a response to the following:
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What do you think about Philip’s actions during this
section? Does his version of the events change as
his audience changes? How so? What does this say
about him?
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A documentary novel by AVI
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Realistic Fiction
Read/
Reciprocal Teach
chapter 11
(pages 49-58).
Discuss
then write a response to the following:
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How reliable is Philip as source? Does he tell the
whole truth? Does he lie? Why is this important as
we log evidence?
•
Fill out your
Investigative Notes
when you find
something important.
A realistic fiction novel, "Nothing But the Truth" by AVI, delves into the themes of responsibility, rumors, media influence, and the elements of fiction. Through a documentary-style approach, it explores the dynamics among students, teachers, schools, and the complexity of truth in society, shedding light on how politicians and the media manipulate controversial subjects for their gain. The novel presents essential questions, unit understandings, and key vocabulary to encourage readers to reflect on points of view, characterization, conflicts, and dialogue in the story.
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Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Overarching Essential Questions: What are the attributes of a responsible student? How can rumors be destructive to a community? How does media influence point of view when reporting a story? Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Unit Understandings: Examine the nature of media bias Dissect the life cycle of a rumor Analyze taking responsibility Practice writing dialogue Identify and analyze the elements of fiction Identify points of view through documents Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Unit Questions: What are the various points of view used throughout the story? What can dialogue reveal about a character's personality? What are examples of internal and external conflicts in the story? Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Key Vocabulary: Point of View Characterization Theme Internal Conflict Media External Conflict Dialogue Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI The Novel at a Glance Nothing But the Truth is a documentary-style novel that addresses such issues as relations among students, teachers, and schools; the complex nature of truth; and the exploitation of hot button issues by politicians and the media Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI The Novel at a Glance You will read sections in the form of memos, letters, diary entries, conversations, exam excerpts, media interviews and reports, speech excerpts and talk show transcripts. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Main Characters (in order of appearance) Dr. Joseph Palleni, assistant principal at Harrison High School; somewhat unimaginative and inflexible. Philip Malloy, the fourteen-year-old protagonist; talented runner and average student with a tendency toward irreverence. He vents his frustrations in homeroom and English class through small acts of defiance against his teacher. Margaret Narwin, Philip s veteran homeroom and English teacher; dedicated and compassionate but a bit old-fashioned in her approach to teaching; has a high reputation in the school and is generally popular with students. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Main Characters (in order of appearance) Bernard Lunser, Philip s original homeroom teacher; wittily mocks school rituals and regulations and so encourages irreverent behavior. Allison Doresett, a ninth-grade girl whom Philip wants to impress. Dr.Gertrude Doane, principal of Harrison High School. Dr. Albert Seymour, superintendent of schools in Harrison. Coach Jamison, Philip s track coach. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Main Characters (in order of appearance) Susan Malloy, Philip s mother; is concerned about his work and well-being but has a rather superficial understanding of his situation. Benjamin Malloy, Philip s father; troubled businessman and former track star who takes vicarious satisfaction from Philip s interest in track. Ted Griffen, neighbor of the Malloys who is running for the school board. Jennifer Stewart, education reporter for the Manchester Record. Jake Barlow, radio talk show host who exploits the patriotism issue. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Beginning Read Two Questions (before page 1). What do you think the author means by this? Make a prediction about why the author chooses to start the novel in this fashion. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Prereading Write Around Procedure 1. In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes). 2. Pass papers to the right. 3. Read what s on the paper and respond (3 minutes). 4. Continue until all members of the group have responded on their original paper. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Prereading Write Around In the novel, many people fail to take responsibility when they should. Think of a time when you needed to take responsibility for your actions. Did you accept responsibility? What were the consequences? Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Prereading Write Around In the novel, many people fail to take responsibility when they should. Think of a time when you needed to take responsibilities for your actions. Did you accept responsibility? What were the consequences? Prereading Write Around Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. In response to the prompt, write (10 minutes). Pass papers to the right. Read what s on the paper and comment (3 minutes). Continue until all members of the group have commented on his/her original paper. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Reciprocal Teaching Summarizer-summarizes selection read Questioner-poses questions about the section Clarifier-clarifies confusing points/responds to questions Predictor-predicts what will happen next Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Reciprocal Teaching Read section one Students perform roles Students rotate roles Read next section, repeat Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Reciprocal Teaching Read/Reciprocal Teach pages 1-5. Discuss then write a response to the following: What is your first impression of Philip? Why? What is your first impression of Miss Narwin? Why? Provide at least of one piece of evidence from the text for both answers. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Read/Reciprocal Teach chapters 2-5 (pages 6-15). Discuss then write a response to the following: After theses chapters, do your first impressions of Philip/Miss Narwin change? Why or why not? Describe the conflict between Philip and Miss Narwin. Is there more than one? Is it/are they internal or external or both? Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Read/Reciprocal Teach chapters 6-8 (pages 16-25). Discuss then complete the following: Begin compiling evidence. Fill out your Investigative Notes when you find something important. Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Read/Reciprocal Teach chapters 9-10 (pages 26-48). Discuss then write a response to the following: What do you think about Philip s actions during this section? Does his version of the events change as his audience changes? How so? What does this say about him? Realistic Fiction
Nothing But the Truth A documentary novel by AVI Read/Reciprocal Teach chapter 11 (pages 49-58). Discuss then write a response to the following: How reliable is Philip as source? Does he tell the whole truth? Does he lie? Why is this important as we log evidence? Fill out your Investigative Notes when you find something important. Realistic Fiction
