Tuesday, March 27, 2012

10th Nonfiction Stories



"My Left Foot" By Christy Brown

How is this story inspirational?

Epiphany - what is it like & where does it come from?

Are people with physical disabilities different physically and mentally?
Hawking & Reeve

What is the author's purpose in writing this autobiography?

What condition did the author have and why is it relevant to this story?


"Style" By Maya Angelou

How does Angelou connect style to success?
Why is style sometimes more important than content?
What famous idioms or proverbs does Angelou replicate?

"At Harvesttime" By Maya Angelou

What images does Angelou use as a comparison to the golden rule?
What is the realization that Angelou has and why is it important enough to write about?

"The Analects" Confucius

Does Confucius advocate humility or ambition?
Do you agree with his thoughts and teachings?
Are these realistic?

Aphorism - brief saying that expresses a basic truth

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