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By: Mia Rath, Ben Naidu & Anna Svane

Day 1: p. 1-50 Day 2: p. 51-117 Day 3: p. 118-153 Day 4: p. 154-194 Day 5: p. 195-264 Day 6: p. 265-313 Day 7: p. 314-335
 * Reading:**

//Task One://
//For your first literature circles you will create a general overview of your novel. On this home page please create the following.// //Remember be creative, use color, images and sound!//

1. Setting- time, place, mood, and environment The book is in the future, our guess is about 2050. It takes place in the United States of America. Similar to today, but with a touch of futureness. Now you can change your eye color, get pigment injections for fashion, any part of the body is transplatable, etc. The mood is a bit tense since all three character's except for Ariana want to get away, so they do not get unwind.

2. Character List- make sure to list each main character and include a brief description and quote from the character Conner: P.3 - Brown eyes, keeps his natural looks, since he is not interested in fashion, tan during summer, sixteen, about to be unwind. Quote: P.5 - Ariana's parents don't like Conner. "We always knew he would be an Unwind".

Ariana: P. 4 - Conner's girlfriend, she broke her promise and she is very fashionable and wears makeup. Quote: P. 45 - Ariana's prettiness was all about makeup and pigment injections and stuff.

Risa: P. 45 - natural beauty, perfectionist, plays piano, about to be an Unwind. Quote: P. 22 - It looks like your behavior has been exemplary. Your grades have been respectable, but not excellent. Quote: P. 22 - We feel you have reached your potential here.

Lev: - Thirteen, excited about being unwound, boy, believes in god. Quote: P.27 - This party is all for him. It's all about him and he is determined to have the best time of his life.

Discussion Prompt 1:
**As a group-** Do some research and post your findings about each of the following

1. In the United States, who helped slaves escape before they were free and how did this system work? What were the risks? The Underground Railroad. This was a network of secret routes and safe houses. The risks were that they would get caught and go to jail for helping the slaves, since there was a lot of discrimination against colored people.

2. In Nazi Germany, who helped Jews escape and what were the risks? Look up Oskar Schlindler, Raoul Wallenberg, and Chiune Sugihara and discuss their contributions. There were a lot of groups and people who helped save the Jews. But it was mainly family and friends close by. The the main individuals that helped the Jews escape were Oscar Schlindler who saved around 1,200 Jews. Raoul Wallenberg was a swedish humanitarian who helped Jews escape from the holocaust he saved tens of thousands of lives. Chiune Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who he helped many jews escape form Germany to much safer places. We believe the Raoul Wallenberg contributed the most, since he saved the most lives. However, they were all great people.

3. As a group discuss: Would you ever take the chances they did? Support your answer. We all agree, that we want too, but we are way to afraid to stand up, because it could risk our lives.

4. The novel takes place after the “Second Civil War.” The real Civil War was fought, primarily, over the issue of slavery. Learn about recent civil wars in other countries, such as Rwanda and Sudan. What issues have they been fought over? Rwanda was a conflict between the president and the rebel Rwandan Patriotic Front. This was also what happened in Sudan, it was basically the government against the people, just like it is now in Egypt, Libya and other places in north Africa.

5. In your group, discuss the idea of a Second Civil War in the United States, and what it might be fought over. Do you think it could happen here? We think that the second civil war in America might be because of terrorism. But if it has to relate to the book it would be about being unwound. We think anything could happen anywhere. But it is quite possible that there will be a war in the book Unwind.

**As an individual**: Respond to each question above and write your own response under Discussion 1. Pay attention to conventions, organization, and ideas and content.THEN: Read and comment on your other group's posts.

Source: http://montycores.wikispaces.com/Unwind

**Discussion Prompt 2- Group**

 * 1)  Compare and contrast Lev’s experience with those of Risa and Connor. B. What are the differences between Marcus’s, Lev’s parents, and Pastor Dan’s attitudes toward Lev’s tithing? Marcus thought it was a bad idea because Marcus pretended to be drunk at the party just so he could say how unfair and horrible it was, without being blamed for expressing his feelings. Pastor Dan thinks it is bad because he was the one who told Lev to run away and to choose his own path in life, instead of letting other decide for him. Lev parents decided that Lev was to get unwound before he was born, now they are starting to regret it, however, it is too late, because once an unwound order is made you can't rewind it.
 * 2)  . This book is obviously organized around separate points of view. Do you like this type of telling? Why or why not? B. Do you agree with Connor’s last statement, “ Whatever you’re running from, you won’t get away unless we work together.” What are the strengths and weaknesses of this argument? We all like the type of telling because unwinding is a controversial topic with lots of different perspectives and opinions, so it is different for everyone who reads. It also makes us think, because we relate it to abortions and adoption. This is because abortion also takes a way a life, just like unwounding. Yes and no, because there is always strength numbers, but you can't always rely and trust a person 100%, like you can with yourself. For example, Risa has really helped Conner make it to safety, however Lev has ran away and almost got them arrested.
 * 3)  At the beginning of Part Two, there are two quotes. Which do you agree with and why? How does it relate to the Bill of Life at the beginning of Part One? There was a little bit of discussion in our group, because of the two quotes. we agree with both of them, but we can't decide on which quote is more true. The first "You can't change laws without first changing human nature" is true because you can't tell someone to do something, when they are not willing to. For example, getting mad is a part of human nature and if you make a law against this, people will not be able to follow this law, unless they change their human nature. The second quote "You can't change human nature without first changing the law" this is also true because if you make a law, the consequence of breaking it will be going to jail. Most humans will follow this law, to avoid going to jail or facing any other consequences. So in a way you are kind of forcing someone to change.
 * 4)  What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Storking Initiative? Advantages: A mother/family can get rid of an unwanted child, gives a chance for the child to have better life than with the family and provides a new home with new opportunities. Disadvantages: The baby can die, can be mistreated and is extremely unfair to the baby, to have that rough of a start so early in life.
 * 5) Which is worse…”To have tens of thousands of babies that no one wanted, or to silently make them go away before they were even born.” Risa doesn’t have an answer. What is your choice and why did you make it? B. Connor doesn’t think taking the baby was all that bad; Risa may think differently. Looking back on all they have gone through in Part Two, what were the advantages and disadvantages of Connor’s impulsive baby snatching? We think that it would be better to let silently make them go away before they were even born, because if they were born and no one wanted them, they would suffer and face a painful death. If no one wants them, they are possibly going to die because of starvation, thirst or other health complications, so why make them suffer that much?Advantages: We know that Conner, will treat the baby well because of what experienced in the past and give it to someone reliable and caring. Disadvantages: Too young for that kind of responsibility, no money, no food, no breastfeeding, it was also a big setback to their escape and put them in a lot of danger
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__** Chapter 1 **__ Ferreting: To search about. Arcing: To move in a curve, suggestive of an arch Acrid: Unpleasantly pungent or sharp to the smell or taste __** Chapter 2 **__ Facile: Working with ease. Premium: A bonus Impacted: Affected. __**Chapter 6**__ Revulsion: A strong feeling of distaste or dislike. __** Chapter 9 **__ Trauma: A powerful shock that may have long lasting affects. __** Chapter 11 **__ Dumbfounded: To be astonish Dismissive: To send away or remove. __** Chapter 15 **__ Ordained: To order or command. Chiding: Express disapproval. __** Chapter 16 **__ Brazen:Shameless. Exodus: Going out/ departure. __** Chapter 19 **__ Nihilistic:A complete denial of all established authority and institutions. Maniacal: Pertaining to mania or maniac. __** Chapter 20 **__ Indignant: Feeling strong displeasure or anger. __** Chapter 21 **__ Peeved: Annoyed or irritated Veneer: To face or cover an object Patois p. 124: An unwritten regional dialect of a language that is usually considered substandard Lilt: A rhythmic swing or song/tune Mecca: Spiritual center of Islam Temporal Lobe: Part of the brain that is associated with sound perception, interpretation, and thought to be the center of memory recall __** Chapter 22 **__ Penchant: A strong liking for something Rote: A routine Spartan: A native or inhabitant of Sparta. Brave Strategize: To make or determine a plan or strategy __** Chapter 26 **__ Pawnbroker:A dealer licensed to lead money at a specified rate of interest on the security of movable personal property, which can be sold if the loan is not repaid within a specific period __** Chapter 27 **__ Inevitability: Unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped Pulmonary Fibrosis: Formation or development of excess tissue in the lungs __** Chapter 28 **__ Decommissioned p. 179: An officer in the armed forces __** Chapter 29 **__ Miming: Gestures or bodily movement that portray a character, mood, idea Part 5 - pp. 197-261: __** Chapter 32 **__ Edict: Any formal or authoritative command Sequestered p. 198: To remove for separate __** Chapter 33 **__ Douse: To plunge or be plunged into water or other liquids. To put out Pecking Orders: A sequence of authority in an organization or social group Tribunal: A court of justice __** Chapter 34 **__ Rancid: A rank, offensive, nasty, unpleasant stale smell or taste Enviable: Very desirable Rueful: Causing sorrow or pity __** Chapter 35 **__ Sentry: A member of a guard or watch Lax p. 227: Loose or slack __** Chapter 39 **__ Ipecac: A dried root a shrubby South American plant __** Chapter 59 **__ Consolation p. 286: A person or thing that is a source of comfort Perish: To die, be destroyed, pass away, or disappear usually through violence __** Chapter 62 **__ Detonators: Something that explodes Grafted: Living tissue surgically transplanted from one part of an individual to another Jeers p. 295: To taunt or mock Pompous p. 296: Ostentatious display of dignity or importance __** Chapter 64 **__ Futility: The act of being useless or ineffective __** Chapter 65 **__ Stigmata: A mark of disgrace on one's reputation __** Chapter 67 **__ Indisputable: Beyond doubt, undeniable Scaffolding: A temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the making, repair, or decoration of a building __** Chapter 68 **__ Inadvertently: Unintentional Obligatory: Required, compulsory Stifling: Suffocation, oppressively close __** Chapter 69 **__ Redemption p. 335: Redeeming, deliverance