Unit Standards:
1A. I can use evidence from the text to support a claim I have made
1B. I can summarize a piece of writing
1C. I can identify what a theme or central idea of a piece is
1D. I can identify a character's motives and determine how the character develops throughout the text
1E. I can make connections, determine importance, question, visualize, make inferences, and monitor for comprehension of a text
1B. I can summarize a piece of writing
1C. I can identify what a theme or central idea of a piece is
1D. I can identify a character's motives and determine how the character develops throughout the text
1E. I can make connections, determine importance, question, visualize, make inferences, and monitor for comprehension of a text
ORDINARY PEOPLE- By Judith Guest
The Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain...and ultimate healing.
"To have a reason to get up in the morning, it is necessary to possess a guiding principle. A belief of some kind"
"Depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling."
"Feeling is not selective...You can't feel pain, you aren't gonna feel anything else, either. And the world is full of pain. Also joy. Evil. Goodness. Horror and love."
"To have a reason to get up in the morning, it is necessary to possess a guiding principle. A belief of some kind"
"Depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent, it is plain and simple reduction of feeling."
"Feeling is not selective...You can't feel pain, you aren't gonna feel anything else, either. And the world is full of pain. Also joy. Evil. Goodness. Horror and love."
AUDIO
VIDEOS
To watch the movie trailer of Ordinary People, CLICK HERE.
Timothy Hutton accepts the Academy Award for his role in Ordinary People, CLICK HERE.
To watch an awkward moment between Beth, Conrad, and Cal, CLICK HERE.
To watch a clip of Conrad and Jeannine talking about his suicide attempt, CLICK HERE.
To watch a clip of one of Conrad and Dr. Berger's sessions, CLICK HERE.
To watch a clip of Beth's breakdown on vacation, CLICK HERE.
To watch a clip of Cal and Beth ending their relationship, CLICK HERE.
ANTICIPATION GUIDE- On a separate pages document, write to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements. Also, explain your answers.
1. Some people are just born into bad circumstances, and it doesn't matter the decisions they make because that will never change.
2. In the face of adversity, the most important thing is how you react to the problem.
3. My friends would stand by me, even if I made a poor decision.
4. All parents love their children.
5. It's important to have someone to talk to when you feel overwhelmed.
6. No matter what, adults will never understand teenagers.
7. Being a teenager is stressful.
8. The worst thing that can happen to you is losing someone you love.
9. Going to a psychiatrist is pointless.
DOCUMENTS
op_character_sheet.pages | |
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op_final_journal.pages | |
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ordinary_people_final_activity.pages | |
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