We+Beat+the+Street+Week+1

Write a short answer paragraph answering the following questions. On notebook paper or typed. Due Tuesday.
 * HW - MONDAY, OCT. 6**
 * Supportive family and friends are very important in the development of our lives. They can shape our personalities and goals in life. Who is someone that influences your life? How do they influence your life? What type of support do they give you?**

Respond to ONE of these questions in your reading response notebook. Responses should be thoughtful and reflective, not quick shallow responses. 2-3 sentences in length. Response is based on what you have read up to this point. Reading Response Notebook Questions: 1. Personal and Textual Connections:
 * HW - TUESDAY, OCT. 7**
 * What has surprised you so far about any of the people?**

2. Setting:
 * How important is the setting to the subjects' lives?**

Respond to ONE of these questions in your reading response notebook. Responses should be thoughtful and reflective, not quick shallow responses. 2-3 sentences in length. Response is based on what you have read up to this point. Reading Response Notebook Questions: 1. Events:
 * HW - WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8**
 * What are two important events so far in one or more of the subjects' lives?**

2. Author:
 * Since the writer did not witness the conversations of the young men when they were growing up, how can the past be captured effectively and honestly?**

Write a short answer paragraph answering the following questions. On notebook paper or typed. Due tomorrow.
 * HW - THURSDAY, OCT. 9**
 * 1. What personal characteristics and behaviors __do you think__ are important for achieving a person's goals?**