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EMMA

(plan)

I chose the word plan because these chapters are based on the plan of Elwood and how he plans to get out of nickel academy.

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Desmond

think

I chose the word think because, in this chapter they are thinking of ways to escape Nickel and be free.

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Shawn

"Escape"

I used this word because that was the main idea of the chapters. Clayton attempted escaping but he ended up getting caught up which eventually got him killed.

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Crystal Porter

I chose the word idea, because it represents how Elwood in both chapters is creating new ideas on how to get out of Nickel.

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The word I choose is freedom. The boys in Nickel grasp to freedom as their main source of hope and motivation. However, freedom seems like a foreign concept to those who don't have an easy way out.

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EMMA

"His life at nickel had slowed to an obedient shuffle" (Whitehead 155).

Here Elwoods life is described as him just trying to get by. This plan helps him get out sooner.

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"Ace" is a word that shows passing Nickel the "normal" way with your merits by ranking up with good behavior. This is important to Ellwood as we see him name his moving company "Ace" in the future. This shows a contrast in ideas from when Ellwood wants to destroy Nickel vs. working with the establishment.

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freedom because Elwood is trying to get out of nickel the right way

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Arya:

The word "emancipation" is the word I would use to represent chapter 11 and 12, the word means to free someone from injustice ect. In chapter 11, Elwood is finally free living his life with his girlfriend and enjoying his adulthood. In chapter 12, Elwood is stuck in Nickel and recalls ways in which he can escape and leave.

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siarra

(hope)

I chose the word hope because in this chapter it shows that they hope for a better life.

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Kelis

The phrase "Lover's Lane" showed us that his abuse went beyond just beating , he had been sexually assaulted.

The sentence "It was crazy to run and crazy not to run" shows that whether they ran or not they were gonna suffer. This emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness that Elwood eventually adapts to.

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Xzavior8937937

Touched

I used touch because there is a lot of touching in the 2 chapters and it shows how heartless Nickle really is and ow they treat the students

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"Get Rid of Nickel" is a phrase that shows Ellwood's changed attitude to Nickel. He now is no longer obedient and is going to leave violently.

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One word I believe that represents something significant in Chapters 11-12 is determination. Through chapter 11 we see Elwood have courage to ask Denise out, determination to get his G.E.D again while making a living for himself and buying his own apartment. Through the end of chapter 12 we see the start of his determination to get out of Nickel for his grandma.

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Arya:

"It was six months before he realized he picked the name from his time at Nickel," (Whitehead 143). Even as an adult his time at Nickel uncounciously stays with him even when his life is so much better and he is considered to have a "much better life" than he did before. Its truely signficant to the idea of leaving Nickel, because even if you aren't physically there it never really leaves.

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One phrase I believe is significant throughout chapters 11-12 is "You could run and hope to get away. Some made it. Most didn't." (Whitehead 153) This phrase is important, it emphasize no matter how hard you try, your either lucky or you go in a cycle. This refers to Clayton Smith when he got back in the Nickel van when almost escaping. This phrase create an emption of hopelessness.

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One sentence I believe is significant from Chapters 11-12 is "Get rid of Nickel" (Whitehead 158). This sentence at the end of chapter 12 creates much foreshadowing. As this may be the start of how Elwood starts a better life from Chapter 11, but still honoring his accomplishments from naming his moving company Ace. Doing whatever he can to escape the terrifying penitentiary.

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"...so complacent and sleepy after years of oppresion," (Whitehead 156). Is significant because it brings back to Elwood of what he originally believed in. He decides at the end of chapter 12 that he will no longer get out of Nickel the other ways and decides to "get rid of Nickel," or disembody the school in order to free himself instead of staying obiedient and quiet.

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Brandon

(escape)

I chose the word escape because that's the main thing these chapter. How people escape or how Elwood will escape.

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Jonah

Freedom is a significant word because it relates to the freedom that nickel boys don't have. It is also is the main motivator for boys at nickel to do good and progress, because once they are free they can do whatever they want in the world.

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I chose the word thinking because Elwood is thinking about how to get rid of Nickel.

Ivan

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Matisse

I word that I think is relevent in the Nickle Boys is Dignity. I think this word is significant as it represents Elwoods Charater really well, and his dignity gets him into situations that he otherwise wouldn't have if he wasn't dignified.

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Alexandra Amarillas:

The word that I would choose would be "degrading". I choose this word because I believe that it really shows what the kids in Nickle are going through. They are being mistreated and they are losing their self-respect due to what is happening to them.

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Ray

NICKEL

I chose the word Nickel because Nickel is the whole concept of this story. Nickel is the whole reason why the story was created and it relates to both chapter 11 and 12, CH. 11 it relates as we take a glimpse into Elwood's older life and how Nickel is still flashing into his life even after how many years have passed. In Chapter 12, we see how Nickel is everywhere. Even though Clayton was able to escape Nickel was able to come to him and pick him up and put him back permanently in Nickel.

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Riley Oku

Freedom

I chose this word because this is a common theme throughout both chapters. In chapter 11, it describes Elwood's life after he gets out of Nickle academy. In chapter 12 it describes the ways to get out of Nickle.

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Jonah

The phrase "you could run and hope to get away. Some made it. Most didn't". Is significant because it shows how hard it was to escape Nickel and how boys were too scared to attempt escaping because it could cost them their life.

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Brandon

"Lovers lane"

My phrase is "Lovers lane" because its the first actual talk about Sa. The kids wouldn't just get beat the would get SA too which is horrible.

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Nathan ruano

" planning"

Because Elwood is planning on how to leave nickel and get rid of it

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The word, "justice" is important to chapters 11-12. This is because in both chapters we can see Elwood's sense of justice and how it changes. Throughout chapter 11, Elwood has a "stick it to the man"-type mindset. This chapter takes place during his adulthood so we can see how Nickel changed him. He believes that the system is corrupt. In chapter 12, Elwood's sense of justice has been withered down. He doesn't stick up for what's right, opting to keep his head down. At the end of the chapter however, he says how he believes the other way to get out of Nickel is to destroy it. Therefore, it may take roots in his past sense of justice.

-Isabelle Duquesnay

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Clyde McCommon

escape

The word escape is the main idea in the chapter. Clayton tried to escape in the chapter but ended up getting caught and killed. Elwood also thinks of a plan to escape.

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Ray

"Ace: out of the free world to make your zigzag way" (Whitehead, pg. 143)

I believe that this phrase is significant because in Chapter 11, we're talking about Elwood wanting to name his moving company after the highest rank in Nickel which circles back how Nickel is still contributed into his life after so long. In Chapter 12, we talk about how to get out of Nickel and how Elwood wants to get out by going up the ranks.

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Escape is a word that we see a lot in this chapter as we follow Clayton try to escape Nickel Academy

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Brandon

" Get rid of Knickel "

The sentence I took was "Get rid of Knickel" because its basically the goal of Elwood. Also the main thing about the book bringing down Knickel.

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Alexandra Amarillas:

The phrase that I would choose would be "You could run and hope to get away. Some made it. Most didn't" (Whitehead 153). This reflects Elwood's current mood in chapters 11 and 12. We are told at the end of chapter 12 that, he keeps his head down and somewhat gave up on his fight for justice.

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"Lovers lane," because this shows how brutal Nickle truly is. Not only do they beat the kids with long straps, they also sexually assault their students also.

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Matisse

I think the phrase "Lovers Lane", is significant because it depicts the abuse that Calyton endured. He says "Lovers Lane", instead of his abuse because it's tramatic to him and he doesn't want to talk about it.

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Jonah

"get rid of nickel"

This sentence is significant because it displays Elwood's hate and dissatisfaction with nickel and the way it treats it patrons.

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Megan Adham

The world I chose is pride. This is because I believe that in ch 11&12 Elwood is stripped of any pride he has left. Elwood used to be a powerful motivated kid but as time passed in nickel he lost his drive & self esteem.

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Ray

"Get Rid of Nickel" (Whitehead, pg. 158)

I believe this is significant for chapter 11-12, because in many things we see how Nickel is STILL very significant in Elwood's life even after so many years. And in Chapter 12, we see how things are awful in Nickel and we get a glimpse into how one of the kids escapes to only be dragged back and eventually killed. The phrase holds weight on how Elwood wants to get rid of it.

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Brianna

Freedom

I think this word signifies power in this book. Since the students at Nickle dont have Freeom, they don't have power, which is important for them.

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Freedom

Everything always circles back to this one word. Freedom. Throughout these two chapters, freedom is the root of everything. Why do children plan to escape Nickel? They want to finally be free, unchained from the shackles of abuse. Why do children fear the thought of daring to escape? Why do they fear the very thing they crave? The same freedom they seek is filled with dread and signs of death. The fear these kids carry, their hopes, its all because of freedom.

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"Get rid of Nickle." (Whitehead 158). This is important because its foreshadowing what Elwood is going to try to do in the upcoming chapters.

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"his life at nickel had slowed to an obedient shuffle"

This phrase shows how Elwood is not as lively as he used to be. He does not care about injustice anymore and doesn't try to be a good person. He just does as he's told and his life is a constant boring loop.

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Alexandra Amarillas:

One sentence that I would choose would be "Some boys escaped into silent futures under different names in different places, living in the shadows" (Whitehead 146). This sentence shows how after they escape from Nickle, they are never the same. They have to change their whole identity and forever live with that lingering trauma and fear.

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injustice

I chose this word because after Clayton escaped he was brought back and killed. rebellion doesn't deserve murder.

-chloe

"it took Freddie rich to bring Clayton smiths story to the student population."

his death was not shown to the public until later which proves injustice.

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"Three: you could die."

I feel like this phrase is powerful because it shows how Nickel is so bad, that death would be considered an escape from it all.

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Matisse

I think the sentance "Get rid of Nickle" is significant is because it shows what Elwood is going to be working to acomplish for the next couple of chapters.

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Nathan ruano

"lovers lane "

I chose that phrase because it tells us that they didnt only beat the kids but they also SA them.

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Brianna

"Be a whole different thing when you come home, Elwood."

I think this quote is significant because it signifies hope. Using words like when, makes it seem hopeful that he will come home.

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"Get rid of Nickel" is the phrase I chose because Elwood is planning to put an end to what's happening in Nickel and get rid of it.

Ivan

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Get rid of nickel

Elwood is talking about the 5th and final way to get out of nickel. He is tired of the injustice everyone has received at Nickel and nothing else will work. He thinks the only way to win is to get rid of nickel once and for all.

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word: abuse

This is important because Clayton got sexually abused by the housemen at Nickle and this is the reason he tried to escape. Abuse is everything that the kids face at nickel and there is no real or fair punishment.

phrase: get rid of Nickle

This is what Elwood wants to do so he can get rid of the abuse done to these kids, even though they they done bad stuff in the past they should not punished like this. Also this stands for the injustice that Nickle has done.

Sentence: There are four ways to escape from nickle

One of these is running away but the housemen tell the kids about clayton who died at nickel. This takes away the kids hope of getting out early because the only other way is to wait out your sentence or get let out by the guards and the last way is death.

Asher

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Megan Adham

The quote I believe is significant is, "what they had on their hands was a classic miscarriage of justice." (Whitehead pg. 157) This is because the word classic proves that injustice is very common. It also expresses how corrupt America is.

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Harriet is explaining to Elwood how the lawyer took their money and left. Their situation is described as "a classic miscarriage of justice" (Whitehead 157). This phrase is significant to the chapters because it relates to older Elwood's mindset. As well as the situation that Elwood is in chapter 12. Chapter 11 Elwood doesn't believe in people anymore. He believes that the lawmakers and people in positions of authority aren't good people. This mindset can be carried back to the situation that happens in chapter 11. Elwood doesn't receive justice/help from a lawyer.

-Isabelle D

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Brianna

"He didn't know the boy well or his troubles, but he might straghten up.."

This Scentence shows how Elwood sees the good in people, and is always hopeful and a positive person.

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"Get rid of nickel "

Shows that elwood cant do it anymore and needs to get out as soon as he can

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"These deaths were never investigated."

This sentence shows the inhumanity in the world. A kid dies and people don't bat an eye. It shows in a way that the people on the outside are just as cruel and emotionless as the people in Nickle. Being stuck in Nickle creates the illusion of the outside world being some type of magical place stripped of all things bad, when that's really not the case.

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Megan Adham

A sentence that is significant is, "His life at Nickel had slowed to an obedient shuffle." (Whitehead, 155) This depicts Elwoods personality change due to the abuse in nickel. Elwood became suppressed and came to terms with the constant racism.

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When Elwood's grandmother visits, he was reminded of something he heard from "Dr. King spoke of in his letter from jail, so complacent and sleepy after years of oppression that they had adjusted to it and learned to sleep in it as their only bed" (Whitehead 156). This is important to how Elwood feels during and after his time at Nickel. Nickel changed his character which is evident in both chapters 11 and 12.

-Isabelle D

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Nathan S,

I chose the word hope because it is revealed that there are possible ways of leaving Nickel Academy and escaping.

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Tyler Lenz

I chose the word freedom because the whole theme of the chapter is how to get out of Nickel. We learn the only 4 ways to get out of Nickel and the problems and rarity of them happening. We also learn of Elwoods plan to take Nickel down.

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Maylia Harinck

I chose the word "escape"

I used this word to explain the chapters because clayton tried to escape in chpt 12 and ended up getting killed and probably Elwood will escape.

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Enzo

Escape

I chose the word escape because these chapters shows other people like Clayton try to escape and Elwood plan to escape from Nickel Academy.

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maya

I choose the word perseverence, because despite Elwood giving up ahnd complying with the Nickel life, however then he's motivated to completly get rid of Nickel after enduring enough.

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Hope

The word hope is a good word to describe these two chapters because it describes how Elwood's spirit is diminishing and there are a lot of bad things happening to him. But, despite all of this he is still forming plans to get himself out of Nickel as well as get justice for the other kids in the same predicament as him.

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One phrase I believe is significant is "lover lane," referring to the sexual abuse these kids at Nickel Academy go through. This phrase shows the sad reality of Elwood's situation.

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Ayn J

(Desperation)

I believe that the word desperation is a significant word that represents the chapters. In chapter 12 a boy named clayton is being inappropriately touched showing how horrible of a school Nickel Academy can be, The word desperation shows that the boys are desperate to escape the school.

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One sentence I believe is significant is when Elwood mentioned that "there are four ways to get out... [but] Elwood decided there was a fifth way" (Whitehead 158). This is referring to escaping Nickel Academy and that there is hope for the students.

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I chose the word Freedom, because everyone that attends Nickel Academy has little to no freedom.

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Isabel Nafeh per.5

"ESCAPE"

One word that I think represents chapter 11-12 is "escape." The reason I choose this word is because it is mostly the main part in the book. Also, the boys at Nickel Academy get abused and try finding different ways to get out which did not go well for an example, Clayton tried escaping but he ended up dying at the end of chapter 12.

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Escape

I think the word 'escape' is a good representation of chapters 11-12 because it describes Elwoods new plan and motivation. Specifically, chapter 12 goes through Elwood feeling hopeless and gives up to attempt to leave Nickel but at the end of the chapter, we are told that Elwood is determined to get rid of Nickel as a whole.

Gabby Lavi

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Betrayed

I chose the word Betrayed because the man that Clayton was hitch hiking with ended up driving him back to Nickel. Also, the lawyer betrayed Elwood and his Grandma when he ended up leaving the case and then stole the money.

emily

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Dante

I think the word "questioning" is a good word to describe chapters 11-12, because people are starting to question their life choices and what they should do (breaking out of Nickel)

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injustice

I chose the word injustice because it is seen when Clayton is sent back to the Academy then killed, as well as when Harriet told Elwood about their lawyer that stole their money and abandoned their case.

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Enzo

The phrase "You could run and hope to get away. Some made it. Most didn't". This reveals how Elwood think about that he gave up for his fight for freedom and justice.

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Maylia Harinck

I think "get rid of Nickel" is a phrase that is significant in chapters 11-12 because Elwood and all the nickel boys want out of nickel and plan to get rid of nickel by the end of chapter 12

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"Three: you could die."

I chose this because it shows how dangerous and unfair Nickel Academy is towards its students. The fear of death is a big concern.

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Ayn J

"...Elwood decided there was a fifth way. Get rid of Nickel"(pg. 158). This is a significant line in chapter 12 due to the foreshadowing of how Elwood is going to escape Nickel and free the other boys as well.

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Isabel Nafeh per 5

One phrase that I think is significant from chapters 11-12 is "Lovers Lane."

This phrase shows that besides him getting abused, it went beyond that and he had been getting sexually assaulted which is a lot worse.

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Tyler Lenz

I chose the phrase "Some made it. Most didn't". I chose this because it really shows how hopeless it is to get out of Nickel. The idea of escaping is so appealing because of the harsh treatments that they suffer. But escaping and trying to escape are both met with dire consequences.

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I choose the word "escape". This word is significant to this chapter because the main point of this chapter is that Elwood comes up with ways to escape Nickel.-Libbie

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"Get rid of Nickel" is a phrase that is significant in chapter 12. This phrase shows that Elwood is going to come up with a plan to end Nickel. I predict we will find out how Elwood gets rid of Nickel in the next few chapters. This shows Elwood's attitiude towards Nickel. - emily

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Ayn J

Get rid of Nickel is a phrase that emphasizes how badly Elwood wants to save the children and himself from Nickel. This phrase foreshadows what could possibly happen in the future of the book.

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Kevin

"Plan"

Plan is a significant word because clayton had a plan to escape nickel. Elwood also came out with a plan to get rid of Nickle.

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Skyler Clayton

Strategic

I chose strategic because this chapter starts with elwood thiking of four ways of getting out of nickel.

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Enzo

"Get rid of Nickel"

This show that Elwood have a goal for escape Nickel throughout the chapter.

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Carolina

P5

I chose the word escape. This word represents chapter 12, because the whole theme of the chapter was about Elwood finding a way to leave Nickel. The chapter explains Elwood’s internal dialogue whilst thinking about abandoning nickel, and Clayton’s story from his attempted escape, signifying a turning point in the novel.

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The phrase, "get rid of nickel" is significant to this chapter because it shows how wants to leave nickel and be free, the main idea of chapter 11-12.

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Tyler Lenz

My sentence is with good in the world there is bad. I chose this sentence because it relates to the mistreatment of the boys at Nickel. This also shows how the boys want to escape to a better place.

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A significant sentence from chapter 12 is, "There were four ways out. In the throes of his next midnight spell Elwood decided there was a fifth way. Get rid of Nickel" (Whitehead 158). This is a significant sentence because it relates to the conclusion of the chapter of escape. This fifth option represents hope and revives Elwood's fight for justice.

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"Get rid of Nickel"

I chose this phrase due to the implications shown in it regarding Elwood's desire to expose what the Academy is doing.

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"There were four ways out. In the throes of his next midnight spell Elwood decided there was a fifth way"(Whitehead pg. 158) this shows how Elwood is so done with nickel and gives hope to the nickel boys to actually get out and escape this abusive environment.

-Maylia Harinck

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"Get rid of Nickel"

This phrase proves how Elwood still has hope. He realizes if he were to find a way to get rid of Nickel he could get justice for all.

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Isabel Nafeh per. 5

One sentence that I believe is significant from chapters 11-12 is "Get rid of Nickel" (Whitehead pg. 158). This shows that Elwood is now moving on and giving up on doing good things like he was doing in the beginning. Also, he is working on having a better future and moving on because of what had went on in Nickel.

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"His life has slowed into an obedient shuffle..." is a significant sentence because it shows how much his life has changed since he has been at nickel.

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"That he had outwitted Nickel because he got along and kept out of trouble." (Whitehead, 156) This sentence is important to the chapter because it shows how Elwood behaves in Nickel. After he learned about the White House, he decided to no longer risk getting in trouble. He thinks that behaving well will get him out faster. - emily

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In the throes of his next midnight spell Elwood decided their is a fifth way.

Elwood is using his intelligence to help him. He is thinking about what a good plan for the future. HE realizes he needs to get out.

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I believe a significant phrase from chapter 12 is, "Lover's Lane." This phrase gives a glimpse to readers about the corruption and misdoings of The Nickel Academy. We learned that Lovers Lane is where a student, Clayton was sexually abused by one of the staff members at Nickel. This proves that there is no justice and this school is horrible.

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Lili Gilyard

I chose the word choice. This word represents the different choices that the boys at Nickel had on how they would leave Nickel. They could either run, or follow the system and eventually be let free. This represents Chapter 11-12 because this shows the choices that the characters in the books had made, and will make, which will inevitably decide their fate.