5.2.4 Prefixes, Nowhere Boy Chapters 34-36, Vague Pronouns

Think of some of the things you excel in.

Do you excel in arts, learning, singing, acting, sports, or taking care of pets?

When have your strengths helped you in a new situation?

Think about when you decided to attend a cyber school. How did you become successful in this environment?

What do you think of Max's argument that Syrians were like the Jewish people fleeing the Nazis? Why do you think Max took that approach with Madame Pauline? Why does his argument not work with her?

You can start your response with:

I think Max's argument . . .

He took that approach because ______, but it does not work because . . .

Max feels like the adults in his life would not care as much about Ahmed or his needs as he does. Why do you think he believes that? What might the adults care more about?