Friendship
According to "With Friends Like These…", what three qualities does true friendship require?
True friendship requires self-awareness, empathy, and acceptance of change.
What is the main theme of "Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect"?
Humans and animals share social instincts that influence behavior.
What is the central theme of "Loser"?
People who feel isolated can still have deep value and purpose.
What time of day does the poem "At Dusk" focus on, and what does that time symbolize?
Dusk; it symbolizes reflection and the moment between light and dark for thinking about connection and isolation.
What pronoun does Rowe use to create an inclusive, reflective tone, and how does it affect the reader?
The pronoun is "we"; it creates an inclusive, universal tone that makes the reader feel part of a shared human experience.
What might these two Greek roots mean when used together?
epi = upon/among; demos = people.
Together they hint at something that spreads among people (an outbreak).
What narrative technique explains the boy’s ability to find things?
Flashback
What event in the poem prompts the speaker to reflect on connection?
The speaker hears a neighbor calling to a cat.
Give one example from the text that shows how friendship can challenge a person's sense of self (name a specific situation).
Discovering a friend stealing; getting fired while a friend is promoted. Both challenge self-perception and validation in friendships.
Whose walk could be categorized as herd instinct?
Tony Blair adopting the 'cowboy' walk of George W. Bush
Why is the line “Where did you go? Come find me” considered ironic in the story?
It’s ironic because the boy is the finder (he finds others), yet he asks to be found.
Identify two words (or images) that could create the calm, thoughtful mood in the poem
Possible images: "neighbor calling" (sounds reaching out), "dusk" (soft light)
Both foster calm introspection.
Explain how changing self-perception is important in friendships, using Rowe’s view from the text.
As people learn and grow, they reassess who they are and how they relate; recognizing this change helps maintain honest friendships.
Define "herd instinct" as used in the study guide and give one modern example
Herd instinct: copying group behavior (even if illogical).
Modern example: viral social media challenges that many join without considering risks.
Describe how loneliness and purpose are connected for the boy in "Loser."
The boy’s loneliness drives his special skill and gives him meaning. Loss shapes his purpose to connect others or retrieve what’s lost.
Compare how dusk functions symbolically in both "Loser" and "At Dusk." Give one similarity and one subtle difference.
Similarity: both use dusk/night as a symbol for introspection and longing.
Difference: in "Loser" dusk may underline a character’s internal loneliness tied to past loss; in "At Dusk" it emphasizes a quiet choice about reaching out.
If someone feels jealous of a friend's promotion, what might Rowe suggest to handle those feelings healthily?
Assess which feeling is more valuable to you: friendship or jealousy
What is a conclusion that the author comes to in the text?
Humans are connected through a social web.
Imitation spreads behaviors across a social network; connection provides reasons and reinforcement. People imitate to belong, which amplifies trends and emotions (e.g., contagious enthusiasm or panic).
Analyze how the speaker’s decision to reach out (or not) in "At Dusk" reflects the central ideas of the Unit 3 theme: bonds, isolation, and self-awareness.
The speaker’s hesitation about answering the call reflects the unit theme: being alone fosters self-awareness but also presents a chance to connect; imagery and tone of quiet possibility show internal struggle and potential action.