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Struggle or Conflict
Write a detailed narrative account of a struggle or conflict between two people in which you show the reader clearly not only what happened, but also answer questions about who, what, where, when , why, and how.
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The Michelle I Know
Read “The Michelle I Know,” by Alison Lohans. Respond to the Story Who is the hero in this story? Explain why you think so. What is the turning point? In what way does Michelle change? What is the overall message and mood? Why is humour an important part of this story? Why do you think…
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Create a Sequel
Read “Kath and Mouse,” by Janet McNaughton. Responding to the Story What does it mean to play “cat and mouse”? Give an example from a personal experience or from a movie, book, or TV show you have seen. In what way does Kath play a “cat and mouse” game with Helen? What pun has the…
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On the Sidewalk Bleeding
Read “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” by Evan Hunter Respond to the following questions on the various aspects of the story: Who is the protagonist? What is/are the conflict(s)? The conflict is developed through the use of names that apply to the boy: Andy and a Royal. Skim the story to note how the names appear in…