Killing Mr. Griffin--Journal Entry

What motivates people to murder? Is murder ever justifiable? Why or why not and when? What should society do to help bring down the murder rate? How should society educate and mediate murderers in society to prevent and reduce murders?

Killing Mr. Griffin--Chapter Three and Four

1. Explain the reasoning for choosing Susan as a decoy: (You must first know what a decoy is!)

2. The term sadistic means taking pleasure in another’s pain. To whom would the word apply? Why?

3. Explain (with specific details) the role of each high school character’s role in the kidnapping plot: Mark, Jeff, Betsy, Dave, and Susan

4. Explain why each person goes along with the “crime:” Mark, Jeff, Betsy, Dave, and Susan

Killing Mr. Griffin--Chapter Two

1. Describe Mark and Jeff's relationship? Use details from the text to support your answer.
2. Evaluate Mark's plan. Do you think it will work? Why or Why Not? Use evidence from the story to support your thoughts.
3. What makes Susan a good decoy according to Mark?

Killing Mr. Griffin--Chapter One

1. What makes a good teacher? What makes a bad teacher?
2. How did the author intend to portray Mr. Griffin?