"Family Lessons" Response Questions

1. I was able to picture the characters in my head even though there wasn’t an in depth description of them. I could picture the two cousins talking to one another and the expression after the cousin found out that Clayton had been hurt. I would have liked to know if the cousin was a boy or girl. It also would have been helpful to know their age and more about their physical appearance to gain a better picture of the characters.
2. Again I would have liked to know more about the cousins. I also would have wanted to know more about the family, like his mom and dad. I wouldn’t take out any characters in the story because there were only the two cousins who were the main characters.
3. Yes I thought the plot was entertaining. When I read that the cousin almost had to donate his kidney I wanted to know more about what would happen. I was also intrigued as to why the cousin had pains similar to what his cousin was having at the time he got hurt. I enjoyed reading this story and I liked the ending. I think the writer could have spiced up the action by telling more about the accident.
4. I could picture where the camp took place. I imagined a sunny, dry, desert where the campers could learn and ride. It was hard to imagine where the rest of the story took place, because no other details were given. The writer could have given more details about where they lived, the camp, and the hospital. I think the accident was a crucial scene in the story that was underdeveloped.
5. I think the dialogue made the story seem more real. The writer could have incorporated more feeling into the dialogue so the reader could fully grasp what was going on during the situation. I would have liked to see more dialogue between the cousins before and after the accident.
6. I thought this story was an easy read and it got right to the point. The writer could have added more important details about where the story took place and the characters. More dialogue could have been added to make this essay better. I liked the plot of this story and with some adjustments it will make a stronger essay.