Thursday, December 3, 2009

Response Question- SECTION 3- pages 99-139

Sam calls Carla at Seton Hall an “Earth Angel.” Is this title fitting? Who is your “Earth Angel?”

Response Question- SECTION 3- pages 99-139

The summer program the boys attend before their freshmen year at Seton Hall is quite rigorous. Describe how the program is demanding. Do you think you would have been able to survive?

Response Question- SECTION 3- pages 99-139

Describe some of the the school and community activities that George says helped keep him out of trouble. Do you agree or disagree that activities and athletics can keep teenagers off the streets? Do you belong to any groups like this?

Response Question SECTION 2- pages 55-97

Think about the initial presentation Sam, George, and Rameck hear about the program at Seton Hall. What are some of the program's requirements? 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

Re-read how George describes graduation at the end of this section. What stands out most for George? Have you ever thought about your own graduation? Are you excited? Are you scared? Are you nervous?

Response Question SECTION 2- pages 55-97

Think about the “few good examples” Rameck discusses on p. 72. Describe why Rameck thinks he does not have any good examples. Then, describe whether or not you have "good examples."

Response Question- SECTION 2- pages 55-97

Compare University High School in Newark to Prep Charter.