Written by Robert Lipsyte, The Contender, a realistic young adult novel about friendship and the burdens of growing up among friends with problems, presents a modern story of moral dilemmas. The hero is confronted with a deteriorating, dangerous neighborhood, and he must make life-altering decisions that may very well determine if he survives or not. This is a compelling coming-of-age novel.
With this The Contender Response Journal, you’ll have an amazing selection of writing prompts for every chapter in the book right at your fingertips.
Help your students form and express their own opinions with these personal writing prompts and essay topics.
This Response Journal will help you:
- prepare dozens of fun, ready-made journal topics that students will love;
- start every day with a quick reading response activity;
- give your students the perfect opportunity to develop good grammar habits.
Great teachers help their students focus on writing. With Prestwick House’s Response Journals, your students will:
- Learn to develop their own unique writing voice;
- Become confident in voicing their opinions;
- Build a personal connection to literature.
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