Introduction
Hello friends! I am so ecstatic to help you guys learn about the novel Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. You are going to be exploring
main ideas and themes throughout the novel, so you can form your ideas and opinions on the events that occur. I will give you
resources to use to make it easier; I am aware of the confusing nature of the story. Good luck!
Task
Task One: Answer the questions I have given you in process by using the sources.
Task Two: Write an argumentative paper about whether Claire and Amber are two separate people, or two different
personalities of one person. It is encouraged that you use your answers to the questions for help. Make sure to include facts and
personal opinion in your paper. The paper will be a 500 word minimum and 1,000 word maximum.
Process
What are some differences between schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder?
NIMH on Schizophrenia: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml
Psychology Today on DID: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder
Sometimes I Lie, is set in the UK. What are some mental health stats of UK women, compared to UK men and USA women?
Mental Health Foundation statistics: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics/mental-health-statistics-men-and-women
Talkspace on Healthcare in the UK and USA: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/us-versus-uk-comparing-mental-health-care-stigma/
NIMH statistics: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml
State five reasons for child arson.
The New York Times on child arson: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/01/style/new-study-on-children-who-set-fires.html
What are the advantages and disadvantages of talking to someone who is in a coma? After reading these articles, would you
talk to a loved one in a coma?
CBS News on comas: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/northwestern-medicine-hines-va-hospital-study-reveals-if-coma-patients-can-hear/
The Onion on comas: https://www.theonion.com/study-finds-hearing-loved-ones-voice-induces-excruciati-1819573213
Youtube video on comas:
After you finish these questions you are ready to begin your argumentative paper. Remember, using these
questions, your answers, and websites will help strengthen your paper.
Evaluation
Grading Rubric:
Completion of both tasks: ___/10 points
1-4 points: Not your best work; tasks not completed.
5-8 points: Most of the tasks were completed.
9-10 points: Both tasks completed and on time.
Format, grammar, mechanics: ____/20 points
0-6 points: Many grammatical errors, problems with sentence structure, and format.
7-12 points: Several grammatical errors, problems with sentence structure, and format.
13-18 points: Only a few problem in any of the categories. Overall, pretty good work.
19-20: Virtually no problems in grammar or mechanics and correctly formatted. Great work!
Validity of information provided and strength of opinion: ___/50 points
0-15 points: This isn't acceptable work.
16-25 points: Some effort at paraphrasing, some correct research, and little effort at debating.
26-35 points: Mostly correct information, effort shown in choosing a side of the argumentative paper.
36-45 points: Correct information from sources, solid argument and explanation.
46-50: Excellent work in every category. Terrific!
Participation and Worth Ethic: ____/20 points
0-9 points: Did not complete much work in class and put forth little effort to use resources for the project.
10-15 points: Some work in class and some effort to use resources for project.
16-20: Worked consistently in class and showed effort to use resources for project.
Total grade: ______/100
Conclusion
I hope you all enjoyed this book and all its twists as much as I did! This was a great story, that not only is getting a sequel
but its own show!
