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**Develop a one-page argument (double-spaced, 12 font, no headers) about how Beah uses either details about his family or nature to help tell his story--treat his use of nature or family as a strategy he's using to talk about his experiences. Provide examples. Use text. Be sure to clearly state how his inclusion of details of nature or his family helps him to tell his larger story of his life and the war. "Beah is telling us specifically __________ about the war and his experiences. His examples of ____________ help him to deliver THIS larger message about war and its effects. This is an effective strategy because __________."

Remember--it's always, WHAT is the author saying, HOW is he saying it, WHY is he saying it that way?

**Pick two sentences from each chapter that you feel are important, and argue for why they are important. Consider the impact of the sentence in its immediate context and in its larger context within the book. Look at the sentences closely--refer to specific words and how specific words are used. Get used to looking at language as closely as you can.