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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #1
Journal Entry #1: - Chapter 1
Describe the family dynamic of Neil’s family in Chapter 1. How are they probably a little dysfunctional? Do you think Georgie is right that his parents don’t love him? Describe his mother’s treatment of the boys. How and why do you think each child rebels from their parents’ wishes? Why do you think Georgie is being so secretive?
Describe the family dynamic of Neil’s family in Chapter 1. How are they probably a little dysfunctional? Do you think Georgie is right that his parents don’t love him? Describe his mother’s treatment of the boys. How and why do you think each child rebels from their parents’ wishes? Why do you think Georgie is being so secretive?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #2
Journal Entry #2 – Chapter 2
Why is dinner at the Sloan household such an uncomfortable experience? In what ways does the Sloan family feel they must play the part of a minister’s family? What are some of the social expectations for a minister’s family mentioned in this chapter? How is Neil’s dad even playing a part? What is the controversy surrounding Aileen and college? Is Aileen right that the only reason they care about her flunking English is because it will be embarrassing to them? What do you think of the Sloan family’s expectations for their children?
Why is dinner at the Sloan household such an uncomfortable experience? In what ways does the Sloan family feel they must play the part of a minister’s family? What are some of the social expectations for a minister’s family mentioned in this chapter? How is Neil’s dad even playing a part? What is the controversy surrounding Aileen and college? Is Aileen right that the only reason they care about her flunking English is because it will be embarrassing to them? What do you think of the Sloan family’s expectations for their children?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #3
Journal Entry #3 – Chapter 3
Why do you think Mrs. Talbot (Mrs. T) is so important in Neal’s life? Why do you think he wants to go there so badly? How is Neal’s relationship with Mrs. T different from the relationship he has with his mother? Is Mrs. T right, that Neal should have more of a friendship with his mom? Why does Neal want to keep his playing a secret? Do you think it would be better or worse if he told and why?
Why do you think Mrs. Talbot (Mrs. T) is so important in Neal’s life? Why do you think he wants to go there so badly? How is Neal’s relationship with Mrs. T different from the relationship he has with his mother? Is Mrs. T right, that Neal should have more of a friendship with his mom? Why does Neal want to keep his playing a secret? Do you think it would be better or worse if he told and why?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #4
Journal Entry #4 – Chapter 4
Explain the significance of Mrs. T’s home to Neal. Do you have a place/thing like this? Neal makes several references in this chapter to age, and feeling, seeming or acting older. Why does Neal dislike his Sunday school teacher? Explain how Neal is expected to fit a mold. How does this affect his behavior? Why does Neal dread going to church? Have you ever felt like you needed to fit a mold?
Explain the significance of Mrs. T’s home to Neal. Do you have a place/thing like this? Neal makes several references in this chapter to age, and feeling, seeming or acting older. Why does Neal dislike his Sunday school teacher? Explain how Neal is expected to fit a mold. How does this affect his behavior? Why does Neal dread going to church? Have you ever felt like you needed to fit a mold?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #5
In this chapter, Neal has a breakdown. Why do you think he is just now starting to have trouble dealing with the family issues? How do Neil and Aileen choose to defy their parents? What is the main problem with the Sloan family? How can their issues be resolved? If you were one of the Sloan kids, what would you do?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #6
In this chapter, Neal asserts himself and decides not to cut the grass; he tells his Father and Mr. Mac that he has another yard to cut. Do you think Neal is bold or cowardly for the way he handles this situation? Explain. At the end of the chapter, Neal cries. What do you think he could be crying about? Is it just the music, or is it something more?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #7
Why does Neal say that Mrs. T is no different than his father? Does he have a point? What do you think Mrs. T is worried people might think? Does she have a point? Why is everyone keeping secrets? What do you think they might be? What is going on with Georgie? (See last paragraph on pg. 67 and top of pg. 68.)
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #8
In this chapter things are not as they seem. How so? Neal's mother makes a startling confession. Does this change your view of her? Do you think it will change Neal's view? Neal's family feels pressure from the community and church to be a certain way. Give an example of this. At the end of the chapter Pete and Aileen have an argument. What was it really about? Do you think they will break up? Why or why not?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #9
What role do you think Captain plays in Georgie's life? Why do you think they have such a bond? What does Georgie mean by people being "FALSE?" Who does he say is false and why? How do you feel about Georgie by the end of this chapter?
Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #10
The theme for this chapter is mutiny. What is mutiny? How does it apply to the events taking place in this chapter? How will the mutiny affect Georgie?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #11
In this chapter, Neal tells Mrs. T about his home life. What is Neal afraid of? Make a prediction: What do you think will happen in the upcoming chapters? Do you think Georgie is crazy? What decision should Neal's dad make regarding the church?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #12
How does Neal find out about Georgie's secret food stash? Was it wrong for Neal to look through Georgie's stuff? Why does Neal feel bad about it? What is odd about Georgie's behavior? What do you think he's up to?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #13
In this chapter Neal gets caught playing the piano. What are some of the implications Mr. Mac makes about Neal playing piano and about being in the church after hours? Do you think Mr. Mac will tell? If Mr. Mac tells, do you think it will be better or worse for Neal? For what reason is Neal waiting for a propitious moment? Have you ever had a secret you worried would get out? How did you handle the stress? Do you think it's easier to just be up front and honest? Why or why not?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #14
In this chapter other people are beginning to notice Georgie's instability. Who? Neal's mom is thinking of getting Georgie therapy. What stands in the way of this happening? Why would Mr. Sloan be opposed to this? What rumors are circulating? Who do you think started them? Why? Why is this bad timing for Georgie? Why do you think Mrs. Sloan says that "maybe the whole family will need therapy soon?" What is therapeutic for Neal?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #15
In this chapter, the Sloan family's trouble is beginning to leak out. Are the children helping or hurting the family's image to the community? Did you notice a change in Mr. Sloan after the meeting with Mr. Mac? If so, what? Do you think that these rumors will help or hurt the family dynamic? Why or why not? What reason does Aileen give for the way she and Pete act in Gideon? How does she feel about having to study 3 hrs. a day? What are her academic plans now?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #16
Summarize the happenings in this chapter. How does Mr. Sloan act at the principal's office? How does Neal describe the way he feels about music? Why does Neal feel he is starting to go crazy?
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Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #17
Summarize the events of chapter 17. Why do you think Mrs. T canceled her lesson? How does Neal describe the family dinner that night? Why do you think Neal reacts the way he does at the end of the chapter? What do you think will happen next?
Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #18 (Chapters 18-19)
Do you think Pete admires Neal? Why or why not? What does Pete say surprised him about Neal? How is the Sloan family like a "prophecy come true?" At what point to Mr. and Mrs. Sloan realize they need to get help? Where do you think Georgie has gone?
Georgie's Blues Journal Entry #19 (Chapters 20-21)
Looking back over this book, trace the main themes that are present. Does this book teach the reader a lesson? If so, what is the moral of this story? The book sort of leaves the reader hanging; what do you think will happen to Neal and his family now?
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