The Secret Life of Bees Chapters 5-9 Argument Brainstorming Part 1:
Directions: 1) Determine what each character’s biggest obstacle is; 2) rank the obstacles from hardest to easiest to overcome; 3) explain your ranking.
Character:
Biggest obstacle:
Rank:
Explanation:
Lily

Rosaleen

T. Ray

August

June

May

Neil

Zach

Part 2:
Directions: Compose a one-paragraph argument (claim, evidence, and reasoning) that answers the following prompt. You will also be evaluated on your spelling and grammar.
Which character has the toughest obstacle to overcome? (Be sure to include the obstacle.)
IMPORTANT: Your goal is to prove that an obstacle is the toughest, not just that it exists. So, your evidence needs to show the obstacle’s EFFECT instead of its existence.