Discussion Stations TOWM Introduction Chapter 1 Station One

Discussion Stations TOWM Introduction & Chapter 1

Station One Which mother is more prepared to be a mom? Joy or Mary? Create a list of evidence to support both sides of the argument. Remember to use page # and write the quote. Reasons Joy is more prepared than Mary Joy Mary

Station Two Which father will have the larger impact (positive or negative) on their son? Wes or Bernard? Create a list of evidence to support both sides of the argument. Remember to use page # and write the quote. Reasons Wes has a bigger impact than Bernard Wes Bernard Reasons Bernard has a bigger impact than Wes Mary

Station Three How does parallel plot help us compare & contrast the two Wes Moores? Create a list of evidence providing specific examples of parallel plot. Parallel Plot Examples Author Wes’ Story Other Wes’ Story

Station Four On the first page of the introduction we are given the quote, “The tragedy is that my story could have been his. Our stories are obviously specific to our two lives, but I hope they will illuminate the crucial inflection points in every life, the sudden moments of decision where our paths diverge and our fates are sealed. It’s unsettling to know how little separates each of us from another life altogether. ” Discuss this quote by breaking into 4 parts. Create a list of potential “crucial inflection points” & “moments of decision” that you may encounter as a teenager. “Crucial Inflection Points” & “Moments of Decision”

Station Five What lessons could our own stories teach the next generation? Brainstorm a list of lessons specific to your generation that older generations haven’t learned. Brainstorm a list of predictions that both Wes Moores will teach us. Your Generation Both Wes Moores