Chapter 5 Essay

 

INSTRUCTIONS: The essay questions must will be answered using a word processor and formatted according to class guidelines, printed, and submitted to the teacher before the next reading day.

 

Question:

You have now read chapter 5 of On the Banks of Plum Creek. Laura is punished for disobeying Pa and playing close to the swimming hole. Later, when Ma and Laura talked about it, Ma said, "Once you begin being naughty, it is easier to go on and on, and sooner or later something dreaful happens." Think about this statement. What do you think Ma means by it? Can you think of an example in your own life where this came true? What happened. Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts about what Ma said. Non-detailed responses will NOT be accepted.

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by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2016
Bingham, Illinois
updated: December 31, 2016
Cowden-Herrick Schools