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Why does Philip ask Miss Narwin for extra work?
He wrote that he would talk to Miss Narwin about getting some extra work so he could get back on the track team.
What are the major misunderstandings between Philip and Miss Narwin?
Both Philip and Miss Narwin have judged one another too harshly. Miss Narwin is a serious, straight-laced teacher, and Philip considers her cheerless because she never smiles and doesn’t laugh at his jokes. He considers the books he must study in her class boring, and so considers Miss Narwin boring also.
How does Miss Narwin describe Philip in her letter to her sister what good qualities does she see in him what irritates her about him?
Miss Narwin describes Philip Malloy as “a boy I like”. She notes that he is a mediocre student, something that bothers her because he is very intelligent.
How does Philip plan to solve his problems with Miss Narwin?
He says she is old-fashioned and boring. What two things did Coach Jamison suggest Philip do to clear up the problem? He suggested asking Miss Narwin for extra credit and promise to hit the books.
What does Dr Seymour use to prove that Miss Narwin is out of touch with her students?
Seymour finds an application for a grant that Miss Narwin had written, requesting that the school pay for her to take a summer staff development course. In the grant, she makes the mistake of admitting that she often feels disconnected or sort of old-fashioned when dealing with this newest generation of students.
What happens to Miss Narwin at the end of the novel?
At the end of the book, Miss Narwin makes the decision to resign, the school district budget is defeated, and Ted Griffen is elected to the school board. Phil leaves Harrison High School to attend Washington Academy, a private school with no track team.
How does Philip Malloy describe his English teacher Miss Narwin in his diary?
Philip describes Miss Narwin as uptight and strict. In an entry dated Tuesday, March 13 at 10:35 p.m., Philip says that Miss Narwin is so uptight that she seems like she was pieced together with super glue. He says that, with her, it’s impossible for anyone to have their own opinion.
Who is Miss Narwin in nothing but the truth?
Miss Narwin is an English teacher. She is Philip’s English teacher, but Philip thinks she is out to get him. What were the three reasons Dr. Seymour wrote the memo to his colleagues dated March 21?
Why did Mrs Narwin call Philip out for humming?
Mrs. Narwin had a knee jerk when she called Philip out for humming. This was an overreaction because Philip wasn’t really doing anything excessively disruptive to the class. Quote- “I want you to stop immidiately.
What kind of personality does Mrs Narwin have?
Mrs. Narwin doesn’t have a funny bone, since she has a bleak personality. This is Call of the Wild, the book they were reading in Miss Narwin’s english class.
What did Coach Jamison suggest Philip do to clear up the problem?
Miss Narwin, because he thought she had it out for him. He says she is old-fashioned and boring. What two things did Coach Jamison suggest Philip do to clear up the problem? He suggested asking Miss Narwin for extra credit and promise to hit the books. According to Coach Jamison what effect did Philip’s grade have on his plans for track?