Question

Choose one of the following questions. Write your response and submit it in Schoology. Be sure to review the scoring rubric (see below) before submitting your response.

A. (p. 82) Why is it that people sometimes “like us” more when they can get something out of us? Are the Marthas good friends to Heather? Why or why not?



B. (p. 87) Why do you think Melinda’s parents and teachers focus more on her grades than her physical symptoms that show she is in real trouble? Do you or your parents place too much value on grades? In what ways?



C. (p. 99) How is Melinda struggling being in-between childhood and adulthood? In your experience, was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older?

Answer 1

A.People like us more when they get something out of us because they see us as an easy target, they are users, they pretend to be your friend so you do things for them. they take your credit because they cant do it on their own. Marthas are not good friends to heather because to them she will never be good enough and so they are always going to make her do something then tell her she did it wrong or not good enough.