Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Example Paragraph: Responding to a Quote

            "The day I had received my new name, I had no idea how many tress there were, and how much there was to see behind each of them," means that trees are like people, and there is a lot to see within each person.  For example, Sees Behind Trees thinks he knows the Weaorance.  He thinks she is a wise woman whom everyone respects.  Sees Behind Trees learns, however, that there is a lot more to the Weaorance than being a respected leader in the tribe.  As he gets to know her, he sees within.  He learns that she is more than just one way; she is a sister who loves and a person who makes mistakes.  Sees Behind Trees also learns to see more within himself.  At the end of the book when he takes cares of Cheecha and finds his way back to the village, he realizes that he is stronger, braver, and more capable than he thought.  When we take the time to see beyond what's obvious, we get to learn more about ourselves and others.