Thursday, November 18, 2010

RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 2- pages 55-97


Re-read how George describes graduation at the end of this section. Was he excited or scared? Have you ever thought about your own graduation? Are you excited? Are you scared? Are you nervous?

RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 2- pages 55-97

Describe some of the “few good examples” Rameck describes on p. 72. Who are your role models?

RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 2- pages 55-97

Think about the initial presentation Sam, George, and Rameck hear about the program at Seton Hall. What were some of the benefits of this program? What were some of the sacrifices they would have to make to participate? Have you ever heard of programs like that? Would you ever consider being a part of such a program?

RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 2- pages 55-97


Compare University High School in Newark to Prep Charter.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Response Question- SECTION 1- pages 1-53

Describe the “Pandora’s box” that Sam discusses on p. 24. Do you have a “Pandora’s box?”

Response Question- SECTION 1- pages 1-53

Describe the dentist that George meets and the influence this man has on the young boy’s life. Has anyone in your life influenced you in this way?

Friday, November 5, 2010

RESPONSE QUESTION- SECTION 1- pages 1-53

What is “positive peer pressure?” Give some examples of peer pressure that George, Sam, and Rameck face. Then, give example, positive or negative, of peer pressure in your own life.