Monster

So what is your feeling about the case? How is it going so far?

Do you think that Miss O'Brien believes Steve is innocent or guilty.
Use evidence from the book to explain your position.

Look at the quote from Miss O'Brien: "You're young, you're Black, and you're on trial. What else do they need to know?" What is she trying to tell Steve?

Write about the title of this book, Monster. How does it relate to Steve, his father, the jury and the attorneys in this case.

Why do you think Walter Dean Myers chose this as the title of the book?

Comments please

Write what you are thinking, wondering, what questions you have and what you are confused about. Also share any AHA's.

As you read this book, I want you to think about Steve and the position he is in. Is he guilty, innocent, or a little of both? How does he change THROUGHOUT the book?

Ask questions to me, to the other members of your group and make connections to your life or the lives of others.