Even though Jeffrey is young, he has faced many challenges which have caused him to be unhappy.
Name some challenges that Jeffrey has faced. How do you think those experiences have shaped him as a person? How do they affect his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
In other words, how is he feeling? What is he thinking? Why does he feel that way? What did he do because of it?
Challenges:
- Parents died
- Living with his aunt and uncle
- No siblings that we know of
- Aunt and uncle fight, live on different sides of the house
Feelings:
- Furious, because he wants to run away
- Unhappy
- Confused
- Lonely because he doesn't have any immediate family
Actions:
- He wants to run away
Part of being a good reader is making connections to the story, and we all have faced difficult challenges.
Describe a time in your life that was challenging for you. How did you deal with it? Do you think that had any affect on the person you are today? What helps you to remain positive and have perseverance?
In this blog post, use evidence from the text and your own life to write 2 paragraphs answering the questions above. Each paragraph should have at least 4-6 sentences.
Name some challenges that Jeffrey has faced. How do you think those experiences have shaped him as a person? How do they affect his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
In other words, how is he feeling? What is he thinking? Why does he feel that way? What did he do because of it?
Challenges:
- Parents died
- Living with his aunt and uncle
- No siblings that we know of
- Aunt and uncle fight, live on different sides of the house
Feelings:
- Furious, because he wants to run away
- Unhappy
- Confused
- Lonely because he doesn't have any immediate family
Actions:
- He wants to run away
Part of being a good reader is making connections to the story, and we all have faced difficult challenges.
Describe a time in your life that was challenging for you. How did you deal with it? Do you think that had any affect on the person you are today? What helps you to remain positive and have perseverance?
In this blog post, use evidence from the text and your own life to write 2 paragraphs answering the questions above. Each paragraph should have at least 4-6 sentences.