4. Confirm your understanding of the story with a brief summary that covers the 5Ws of how the story happened: Who was involved? What happened? Why did it happen? When did it happen? Where did it happen? 5. What has this story taught you about the kinds of events, actions, and people that can cause a change in someone’s life?

6. How did the author organize the story's plot in order to build tension toward the conflict, and did the resolution provide a sense of satisfaction for you, the reader? Explain your response citing at least two examples from the text.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind