TTRobert

> > 2. When you hear or read of a car accident that involved teenagers, what do you tend to assume was the cause of the accident? What about if you hear about an accident involving the elderly? Explain your answers. > 3.Andy and Rob have their own slang and manner of speaking. On the surface they seem to be putting each other down, but it is clear to us that they are close friends who respect each other. What purpose does this style of language serve? Does it draw you closer together? Does it set you off from others? Explain. > > 4. In a paragraph rich with sensory detail, write about your own most frightening moment. > > 5. Although many people did cry, Rhonda did not cry after the accident occurred; she was angry. When or if a public tragedy occurs and it is not someone in your immediate family (9/11/01), how do you respond? Explain. > > 6. One //Herald// editorial says that statistics don't usually "mean much, but this statistic (Rob) had a name, face,..." Do you agree that it is hard to feel emotional about the statistics when you do not have a face to relate them to? > > 7. In his homework assignment, Gerald writes that he would rid the world of 3 things. What 3 things would you rid the world of? Stick to concrete items, and back up your choices with personal reasons why you are eliminating them. > > 8. Neither of Andy's parents bother to show up for the game. How important is it for you that your parents turn out for the events in which you participate? Explain. > > 9. In Rob's absence, Andy becomes the star of the basketball team. Write about a time when your talents were overshadowed by a friend or a sibling. How did it make you feel? Did you wish that something would happen that would give you a chance to shine? Elaborate > > 10. Andy mentions that some kids at school haven't looked him in the face since the accident;one even taped a mean note to is locker. How would you treat Andy now? Elaborate. > > 11.Does doing homework help you to perform better on tests? Does homework seem purposeful to you, or is it basically a waste of time? What alternate do you suggest? Defend your answer. > > 12. Do you feel that your parents 'get' you or don't understand you at all? What makes you think this? Explain. > > 13. Andy believes that his friends would talk about him if he won academic awards, and then consider Marcus's unpopularity due to his achievement. Is academic failure or apathy built into teenager's notions about what is 'cool'? What effect does academic achievement have on you? > > 14. We learn about Andy's grades and study habits. Do you think the guidance counselor who advised him against pre-law was being realistic or unfair? Defend your answer. > > 15. In a class discussion, Keisha says, "All of us at one time or another feel like a "cinder among snowflakes. You stand out when you want to blend in. You get noticed whether you want to or not." In a paragraph, write about a time when you have felt like a "cinder among the snowflakes". > > 16. Andy envisions that Monty will have a future as a lawyer or a doctor. But when he thinks of his own future, he sees a blank or darkness. Can you picture who you will be in 15 years? What do you envision for your future?
 * 1) Put yourself in place of one of the boys who escaped the crash but was forced to watch "helplessly as Rob died." What is going through your head? How do you feel physically and mentally? How do you think that you will feel tomorrow? 1.If I were put in the place of one of the boys in the accident, I would be very shocked and upset because there would be no way for me to help my friend.I would be thinking about why it had to be Rob. I would also be thinking about how stupid it was to of been drinking. I think physically I would try to stay strong,but mentally it would be hurting so bad in side.
 * 1) When I hear about an accident involving teenagers I usually assume it was do to either drinking or drugs.
 * 1) I think that it shows that no matter what they say about each other they both know that they are just kidding.I think it would draw people closer together because you don't get offended.It set you off from others because they wander how to people that was talking bad about one another can be so close of friends.
 * 1) Whe a public tragedy happens but it does not involve my immediate family i am glad that it was
 * 1) If there was three things I could rid the world of it would be drugs,beer,and video games.The reason I would get rid of drugs is because there are many people that die because of a drug over dos.The reason that I would get rid of beer is because there are to many drunk driving accidents.The last thing I choose was video games and the reason I choose to get rid of video games is because the are to many kids who don't play sports because they are to worried about video game.Those are the three things I would rid the world of drugs,beer,and video games.
 * 1) I would treat him the same as what I did before the accident because he would need support.I think that he would learn from his mistakes.I also think that he shouldn't be blamed because he can't change the past.