Enrique's Journey Reflection

Reflect on Enrique's decision (along with his mother) to hire a smuggler? Do you think this was a good decision? Why or why not? Use sentence variety in your answer. See the chart.

Reflections on Our America and LeAlan's Speech

What were your reflections on LeAlan's speech and Our America? Give specific examples and talk about them.

Enrique's Journey and the article "All Alone"

How do Enrique's Journey and the article "All Alone" relate? Use a piece of textual evidence from each to show what they have in common in one paragraph.

Six Word Memoir for LeAlan from Our America

Think back to the six word memoirs you did to sum up your lives earlier in the year in your Writer's Notebooks. Think of a six word memoir that would sum up LeAlan's life in Our America. Give two reasons with explanations why the six word memoir fit LeAlan's experiences based on what you read. Citations are not required for this response, but make sure that you elaborate.

"Chicago"

"Chicago" Read the poem below. What is the theme of the poem? In other words, what do you think that the poet is trying to say about Chicago? Write a paragraph in proper form in which you use citations (line numbers)and explain your evidence. (Hint: Look at repetition-it will help you figure out the theme) http://carl-sandburg.com/chicago.htm

Explaining Theme

Explain the theme (large message/lesson about life) that the person who made this poster is trying to communicate. Explain what the theme means by giving at least two examples from your life. Make the connections specific and clear.

Reflecting on Poetry

Welcome to blogging! Look back at one poem or song that we have read so far. What is one line that stood out for you that you think has an important lesson about life (theme)? Explain why the line is important in life in great detail.