All the years of her life

All the years of her life

Respond to the following questions in paragraph form.

Why did the author choose this title?  Explain with example from the story.

Many emotion words were used in the story.  For example, trembling, disgraced, calm etc. Why did the writer think it important to write a story using so many different emotions?

Do you think Alfred's mother was right thinking,  "It takes  some of them a long time to get any sense."  (Line 84).  

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The Pace of Youth

• What was the author's purpose in writing the story?
• What astonished you about the story?
• Has you mind changed in anyway from reading this story?

aliens

The search for extraterrestrial Intelligence

1.        There is extraterrestrial life somewhere in the universe.

2.        There are aliens who are intelligent like human beings.

3.        Aliens want to communicate with us.

4.        Aliens have visited earth.

5.        Aliens want to hurt us.

6.        We should try to communicate with aliens.

7.        There are other planets in the universe that could support life.

8.        Aliens will not travel to earth.

9.        It is a waste of money to search for aliens.

10.    Aliens will try to control us.

11.    If aliens make contact, it will be impossible to understand their intentions.

12.    We will try and get alien technology. 

Method.

1.  Copy your chosen statement to paper.

2.  Make a prediction about the statement.

3.  Interview 7 people and make notes.

4.  Write up a short summary report.  In the report include your prediction, how the responses surprised you, and the significant aspect of this statement.