Part 1 : Constructed-Response

In A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah survives some of the worst circumstances the world has to offer a young child. Choose one of the character traits below and explain how that specific trait helped Ishmael survive. Use claim, evidence, warrant, and significance. Evidence may be paraphrased examples from the text, rather than direct quotes.

Resourceful

Cautious

Fearful

Reflective