space.discussion.Topics+&+Themes+Discussion

In this forum, you will be focusing on the **topics and themes** presented in //Go Ask Alice//.


 * A ** topic **regards real-life subjects/situations brought up in the novel //(teen drug use, specific drugs and their effects, teen runaways, rape, depression, generation gap, relationship abuse, rebellion, political unrest, social isolation, family relationships, etc//).
 * **Are the situations and subjects experienced by the characters still relevant to today's teen readers (since the book's publication in 1971)?**


 * A ** theme **refers to the commentary being made about the novel's topics (example: //running away from problems only makes them worse).//
 * **Are the text's "big ideas" timeless and universal? Do they still have truth in 2010? How are they present today? Make connections to news stories, movies, books, music, or even personal experience.**

To aid your response, **you will citing information/ research** related to the topics covered in your post. For instance, if you're arguing that drug use isn't a problem, cite a study or statistic citing drug use has gone down. To cite your information, **simply copy and paste the link** into your post. Be sure your source is reputable and not just plucked from some dude's blog. Some places to look:
 * Adolescent Substance Abuse
 * National Institute on Drug Abuse - High School and Youth Trends
 * Infohio.org - Check out EBSCO Hosts, Medline Plus Health, FirstGov, or the other available databases of information


 * REMEMBER: **
 * The title of your post should indicate a key idea or focus of your response.
 * All posts should demonstrate an understanding and completion of reading assignments.
 * All posts should be at least 250 words (two well-developed paragraphs).
 * All posts should specifically reference examples and (if necessary) quotations from the text.
 * ** All posts due by the end of the day Friday ** (whatever "end of the day" means to you).

Click on **"New Post"** to add your voice to our class conversation.