Something Small Makes a Big Difference
In “A Sound of Thunder,” something small has a huge effect on the rest of the world. Share something small that has had a huge effect on your life and explain how it changed you and your future. What might have happened without this small thing?
Uncategorized | Comments (17)Time Travel? Where? When? Why?
If you could travel to any place at any time, where and when would you want to go? In “A Sound of Thunder,” people went back millions of years to hunt dinosaurs. What would you do and why?
Uncategorized | Comments (70)Family Feud!
Saki’s “The Interlopers” is about a feud between two families that lasted for three generations. Have you ever had a feud with someone? When you look back, does the reason still seem valid or not? Does your response to the person seem justified and balanced or was it an overreaction? (Be appropriate - no names or “dissing” people here)
Uncategorized | Comments (20)First Impressions are Accurate, Right?
In “The Interlopers,” the two main characters grow to like one another after being trapped under a fallen tree. Write about a time that your feelings about someone changed from initial perceptions to a more deep understanding and respect. You might describe someone you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up liking after getting to know them. How did the change of heart affect your relationship?
Uncategorized | Comments (22)Pride - Is It Worth It?
In “A Man Called Horse,” the main character has to forget his pride and act as docile as a horse. Write about a time that your pride caused problems for you, and explain how you dealt with the issues. When is pride valuable, and when does it lose its uses? Explain.
Uncategorized | Comments (5)A New Beginning & Independence
In “A Man Called Horse,” the main character moves away from home to start his own life as a young man. How do you feel about moving out on your own? Are you looking forward to it, or are you dreading having to move into an adult life with responsibilities? Explain.
Uncategorized | Comments (40)Powerful, Free Gifts
Think of all the gifts you’ve received. In “A Man Called Horse” and “The Gift” one of the characters recieves a gift that is inexpensive or free but very important. Have you ever received a gift that was extremely valuable to you that had little monetary value? (Costs little - means a lot) Explain why it was so meaningful to you.
Uncategorized | Comments (36)Reverse Psychology
Explain how Montressor uses reverse psychology to influence Fortunato in “The Cask of Amontillado”? How have you used it or had it used on you? Does it work? How and why?
Uncategorized | Comments (7)Be the Best YOU You Can Be
Think about “Harrison Bergeron” and the idea of being kept from doing your best. How is society affected by people who strive to do their best? How does doing our best affect the family? or the world? Explain how you strive to be the best YOU you can be.
Uncategorized | Comment (1)Are We Really Equal?
Are all people created equal? Do we really want to be equal? Think about “Harrison Bergeron” and how attempting equality negatively affects their society. Discuss your views appropriately.
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