What happened in Marking Period 4 of Speak?

In “Fourth Marking Period,” Melinda takes her ex-friend Ivy’s advice and tries drawing a tree instead of carving one from linoleum block. She also learns that Rachel is dating Andy Evans. Compelled to do something, she writes a note to Rachel warning her about Andy.

What does Mr Freeman say about Melinda’s work in fourth marking period?

In art, Mr. Freeman critiques Melinda’s tree progress. He says the tree is not truly “alive” and that Melinda needs to put herself into it. She dumps her linoleum block in the trash, but Mr.

What chapter did Melinda get raped in the book Speak?

Andy tells Melinda she’s a liar – she messed things up for him by telling Rachel that he raped her. Andy says that girls have sex with him because they want to – he doesn’t have to rape them. He asks Melinda if she’s telling lies about him because she’s jealous that he can get dates and she can’t.

How do we see Melinda change and grow in this final section fourth marking period?

By the novel’s end, Anderson has shown how much Melinda has grown through her ability to stand up to Andy and her completion of her tree project. First, in her altercation with Andy, Melinda’s behavior demonstrates how she has changed over the semester.

What does Melinda read in the bathroom in fourth marking period?

Melinda removes her shirt and while Ivy scrubs it, Melinda stands in a toilet stall reading graffiti on the walls. She asks Ivy why she said Andy Evans was a creep, and Ivy says she has heard he will sleep with anyone.

What is the most significant reason for Melinda’s growth in Marking Period 4?

What is the most significant reason for Melinda’s growth in Marking Period 4? She begins speaking up for herself. She finally gets her art project right.

Why are these changes taking place speak?

These changes are taking place because she has found out Andy Evans has not only harassed her, but he has also come in contact with other people and has done them harm.

How are Melinda and Heather different?

Unlike Melinda, Heather does not accept her role as outcast and does her best to win popularity by ingratiating herself with various groups at school. She is self-centered and unable to see that she uses Melinda (the same way Melinda uses Heather) to avoid facing the fact that they’re both friendless.

What does it whisper in Melinda’s ear?

Melinda spends the next two weeks making and hanging the posters for Heather and the can drive. She is hanging one up outside the metal shop room when suddenly IT creeps up behind her and whispers in her ear, “Freshmeat.” IT keeps finding her and she cannot ignore IT.

Did Melinda get raped in the book Speak?

Her parents and guidance counselor try to get her to open up about her poor academic performance, but Melinda refuses to speak to them. However, over many months of painful silence and self-harm in the form of lip- and nail-biting, Melinda finally admits to herself that Andy Evans raped her at the party last summer.