Questions for Book Project due November 11

Hey everyone,

I hope that you're enjoying the book so far.

As you read, consider these questions.  For your assignment, I'd like you to write a blog post that answers the following 5 questions about the book.  Each answer should be about 2 paragraphs in length.  This assignment is important.  Please read and write carefully.  Email me at professorjeglinski@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Good luck!


Questions for Blog:


1.  How are both Wes Moore's alike?  Give some background information that discusses the similarities between the two men and their respective histories. 

2.  Discusss a turning point in both boy's lives, where they seemingly learned from a mistake and took some action to try and correct it.  What decision or action did they take to "straighten up" their lives.

3.  What affect did these boys' parents have on their personal development.  Discuss how each's mom and dad may have influenced them.  Who was around?  How did they help or hurt their son?

4.  What did this book teach you about human behavior?  Think about life, change, and the idea of fate.  Are there similar patterns between these two boys?  Are these patterns found in all people?

5.  Crititque:  What did you like about the book?  What didn't you like about the book.  Give a brief book review that explains your reaction, and if you thought the book was influential.