Assesment of Learning 1- Fictional Narrative Reading

Remember, this is a graded assignment. You must answer every question.    


Respond to the following questions about the fictional narrative "Thank You Ma'am" in paragraph form. 

The story is attached to this assignment.


1. In your opinion, would most people be as forgiving as Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones in this situation? Why or why not? What does it take to forgive someone?

2. In your experience, what kind of people and experiences change us for the better? Is punishment or kindness more effective at helping people change? Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

3. In your opinion, how important are first impressions? How can first impressions be misleading? Have you ever judged someone based on a first impression? Explain your answer.