Thinking about "The Rockpile," what is something your parents forbade you from doing when you were growing up? Explain what it was and why they might have set that rule.

Prompt Response: When I was little, my parents forbade me from playing in the old, abandoned house down the street. It looked really creepy and they said it was dangerous because it was old. They were scared I'd get hurt if I went inside or if something fell on me. They just wanted to make sure I stayed safe.

Summary: Today in class we start a group project.

Reflection: I learned about a new story.

 

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