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Collection 2 Thank You, Mam
Theres a saying When the going gets tough, the
tough get going. In very difficult circumstances
some people do indeed get going. They have a
spirit that moves them aheadpushing them to do
heroic deeds. What makes these people so tough,
so strong in spirit? Why do they turn out to be
good? Why do others go so wrong? Jot down your
thoughts about these hard questions.
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Collection 2 Helen on Eighty-sixth Street
We all have hopes and dreams. Some come true,
some dont. What happens when our wishes dont
come true, when we have to accept a loss, or when
we are disappointed in love or friendship? Jot
down some of your hopes and dreams. Have any of
them come true yet? What do these hopes and
dreams tell you about yourself?
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Collection 2 Marigolds
This story is about the passage from childhood to
adulthood, a journey that is often marked by
conflict. In fact, negotiating this passage can
demand as much courage as a struggle with an
outside enemy. Before you read this story, write
down your response to the following question
What fears and conflicts do most young people
deal with as they move into adult life? Keep your
notes for use later on.