1. In two well-developed paragraphs, explain and analyze the interaction between individuals, events, and ideas in "Healing a Wounded Heart: Daniel Hale Williams." In doing so, first describe how the text's depiction of Williams and his accomplishments impacts the big ideas the author wants to convey. Then, examine and write about why Williams and his achievements are relevant and important for readers to know about and understand. Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support the points in your response.



some waves

a wave of now

a trombone speaking to you

a piano is trying to break a molecule

is trying to lift the stage into orbit

around the red spotlights



a shadow

the shadows of dancers

dancers they are dancing falling

out that space made for dancing



they should dance

on the tables they should

dance inside of their drinks

they should dance on the

ceiling they should dance/dance



In one well-developed paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details, explain how the author's word choice in this excerpt impacts the meaning of the text. Use specific evidence from the excerpt to support your ideas.



3. In one well-developed paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details, compare and contrast the experience of reading "The Highwayman" with listening to it. Explain, using examples from the text, how hearing the poem read aloud changes or increases your understanding of a poem.