Thursday, May 8

• Ind. Reading
• Read the short story "Borders" Sightlines pg.79
• Complete questions for homework:

"Borders"
Sightlines pg.79

1.Where are the boy and his mother going?
2.What response do the border guards want from the mother?
3.What is the mother’s response to the guard’s persistent question?
4.Give 3 characteristics of Salt Lake City.
5.Identify the conflict in "Borders" and explain whether it is external or internal.
6.Find an example of a simile, metaphor, and personification in this story.
7.Did the title of the story intrigue you? Why or why not? Create a new title for this short story and explain why you chose this title.
8.Name each of the characters in this story and give a brief description of each.
9.Write a theme statement for the story and defend your choice.