"Shay" page #23

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Tally jumped of the roof of the manssion to escape. She hoover bounced for a while and then dropped her bungee suit. She ran and sneeked quietly because, fire trucks and security were chasing her. She ran fast through the woods and stopped at the sight of a figure that looked like a police officer. She frose on one knee and didnt make a sound. They both stayed there for a long time. Then suddenly the figure walks forward and it is an ugly just like Tally. Shay introduces herself and they start to head back home to Uglyville.

What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about Tally and Shay.
Shay is an ugly and makes many trips to New Pretty Town to "spy" on her old friends that have become pretties. She has brown piggtails, brown eyes, and her eyes are too far apart.
Yes, I think Shay is very much like Tally. They both are uglies, they both go to New Pretty Town to see old friends, and they both dream of the day when they become pretties.
I think Shay and Tally will become life long friends even when they are pretties.

"Best Friends Forever" page#11

Why do you think New Pretty Town advocates bungee jumping?

I think they advocate bungee jumping in case of a fire. If there is a fire they can jump of the roof and escape without getting hurt or burned.

History of bungee jumping:

"It begins a long time ago. Well before most people would think it came into existence. Even bungee equipment has made great leaps since the sport’s origins.'

"Ancient stories claim that bungee jumping history began when a wife who tricked her husband into plunging to his death by jumping from a tree with a vine tied to her feet (unbeknownst to her husband). This legend It begins a long time ago. Well before most people would think it came into existence. Even bungee equipment has made great leaps since the sport’s origins."http://www.life123.com/sports/extreme-sports/bungee-jumping/bungee-jumping-history.shtml

"Best Friends Forever" page#11

Characterization of Tally:

• an ugly
• frizzy hair
• squinty eyes
• tall
• brown hair
• brown eyes
• almost 16
• wants to become a pretty
• has a scar on her hand
• friends with Peris

Charasterization of Peris:

• clear skin
• symetrical features
• big eyes
• flawless
• no scars
• is 16 yrs old
• a pretty
• friends with Tally

How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? Are they true best friends why or why not?

I think Peris and Tally were once true best friends. I think they were always there for each other for what was in the inside. Now, Peris is a pretty. He is beautiful and is so used to being around people just as beautiful as him that when he sees Tally "ugly" he doesnt feel the same about her. He says that they can only be best friends when she turns "pretty". I dont think that is a true friend. A true friend should like you for who you are and our personality. Not about how you look or if you look like everyone else or not.

Tally is a true friend. She is always there for Peris and cares about him. She risked her life and chances of becoming a pretty just to see him. She doesnt care about what he looks like or that he has changed on the outside but for who he really is.

"New Pretty Town" page #3

Have you ever had a friend like Peris who abandoned your friendship after moving? Explain.
Yes. I have had a friend that I have lost touch with after moving. We were best friends all the way until 2nd grade that is. She had to move to Iowa. We both promised to email and call. The first month or so we emailed non stop about her new school, friends, and teachers. We kept in touch for about a month or so. Last year she moved back to Texas and now lives in Montgomery. I have only talked to her once since her last move to Texas.

Describe the following terms:
1. Interface ring: A ring that allows her to use technology in her day and time.
2. Toothbrush pill: A pill that Tally takes to clean her teeth.
3. Cacophony: A mixture of sound.


Quote an oxymorone:
"The early summer sky was the color of cat vomit."

Why do you think Tally chose to wear a mask to the party that was deemed "white tie"?
I think it was because she needed a disquies and she didnt have a formal attire.
History of the masks.
"A form of disguise. It is an object that is frequently worn over or in front of the face to hide the identity of a person and by its own features to establish another being. This essential characteristic of hiding and revealing personalities or moods is common to all masks. As cultural objects they have been used throughout the world in all periods since the Stone Age and have been as varied in appearance as in their use and symbolism." http://www.anymask.com/historyofmask.html

Before Reading

How do you define beauty? What would the world be like if everyone was "beautiful"?

Beauty is the what you see and, how you think of it. Its an opinion. No matter what anyone else thinks about it. Its yours. It makes you happy and no one can change the way you think of it.

If everyone in the world was "beautiful" it would be dull. No one would stand out or be able to express who they are. It would be boring.

I chose the dancer as my "beautiful" picture. This is because, dancers are so powerful but appear gracefull and... beautiful.

I chose a hotdog as my "ugly" picture. This is because, i dislike them. They taste gross. In my opinion ugly is something that you dont find pleasant and i dont find hotdogs pleasant at all.