What does courage mean to you? What does it look like? Describe a person you know whom you would consider a brave or courageous person.
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A central theme of this novel is that a person should strive to see things from the other person’s point of view. Think about a person you know that you have a difficult time getting along with. This could be a classmate, parent, sibling, coach, teacher, team mate, coworker . . . pretty much anyone in your life that you have constant interaction with. How can you learn to walk in this person's shoes? What difficulties might this person be facing? (If you can avoid it, please don’t use names, or send your response to me in a private message -- chances are we all know who you’re talking about!)
The next story we’re going to read in literature class is told by a woman reflecting on her childhood days and some of the important lessons she learned. The narrator’s voice lapses into a childlike perspective about life as she describes her frustrations, questions, and fears. In chapters 2 and 3 she describes her first experiences with school. What were your “first days” of school like? Think about your earliest school experiences and compare them to Scout’s.
Did Papa do the right thing in starting the fire? Defend your answer using details from the novel and examples from history/life.
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Composition: 7th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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