PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SEPTEMBER
Don't judge a book by its cover
"one kid that Mrs.Baker hated with heat whiter than the sun. Me."
(Schmidt 1)
OCTOBER
You sometimes have to sacrifice your own happiness for the greater good.
"And why didn't I complain? Because after the first week in October, the Baker Sporting Emporium narrowed it's architect choices down to two" (Schmidt 25)
NOVEMBER
Sometimes what you think is bad actually helps you in the long run.
"What I should really need is a boy that knows Shakespeare."(Schmidt 63)
December
Try to stay positive in times filled with despair.
"even in a time of war, we might be able to use these holidays to reflect on the virtues of peace and good will."(Schmidt 73)
January
Sometimes you have to be proud of your embarrassments.
"when I walked into school,I figured this would be my last day at Camillo Junior High."(Schmidt 104)
February
It's not all about work
"Kowalski and Associates may very well be no more"(Schmidt 138)
March
Sometimes you make a mistake but you can always make it up to them and apologize
"and lifted a plate down onto her desk and said" I am so sorry, Mai Thi. I am so sorry."(Schmidt 183)
April
You have to take risks and show your full ability
"Mrs. Baker was waiting. Alone. "Holling," she called. I looked at her. "Pass those boys,"(Schmidt 206)
May
You have to sacrifice things for others sometimes "he took the money and sent $50.25 to Minneapolis"(Schmidt 229)
June
Even when you mess up you can still have fun
"We sat in close, with blankets over our backs."(Schmidt 250)