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Unit 2 Lessons 6-10 Key Question#21: 1. Using a dictionary, look up the meaning of the following words. Choose the defini- tion that is most appropriate considering how the word is used in the poem. (3 marks) a) Diverged : separated and went in different directions. b) Undergrowth : bushes and small trees growing under large trees in a forest. c) trodden (past tense of tread): walked on or over . 2. Describe the choice that the traveler had to make in the poem. [1] Provide details about each option. (4 marks) The traveler had to choose between two paths in a forest. One path was grassy and seemed less worn, so fewer people had walked on it. The other path looked worn about the same. Both paths were covered with fresh leaves, showing that no one had walked on them recently. 3. How has the decision affected the traveler’s life in the years that have passed? Quote the line(s) from the poem that supports this. (2 marks) Choosing the less traveled path affected the traveler's life. The line "I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference" suggests this choice had a big impact. Copyright © 2004, Durham Continuing Education Page 5 of 86 English – ENG4C Unit 2 – Lesson 6 4. In one sentence, state what you think the poet is trying to say about choices. Begin with, “I think the poet is trying to say that…” (2 marks) I think the poet is trying to say that the choices we make, especially the less common ones, can greatly influence our lives.

Key question#22 After reading the essay entitled “The Step Not Taken” by Paul D’Angelo answer the fol- lowing questions on your own paper and submit them for evaluation. 1. What seems to be D’Angelo’s purpose in writing this essay? (1 mark) What mes- sage is he sending to his audience? (1 mark ) D'Angelo wrote the essay to talk about a time he wished he helped someone. His message is about caring for others when they need it. 2. Outline some advantages and disadvantages of offering to help the stranger on the elevator: (6 marks) Advantages of helping the stranger are : Providing comfort and support and, making a positive impact on people's life. Disadvantages are: Making the stranger uncomfortable, worried about personal safety and, not being sure about stranger's reaction. 3. Explain “the big city thing” that D’Angelo refers to in paragraph 11. (2 marks) "The big city thing" means people in cities often mind their own business and don't get involved in others' problems. Key Question#23

1. Explain the irony in the final paragraph of this article. (2 marks) The irony at the end of the story is that some of the people who cheered at the guilty verdict for Winston Moseley were among the 38 witnesses who didn't help Kitty Genovese during her attack. They didn't act to stop the tragedy when they could have . 2. What is the author’s tone ? Use direct quotations from the article that clearly indicate this tone. (2 marks) The author sounds upset and shocked about how the witnesses didn't do anything to help Kitty. They talk about how people cheered when Moseley was found guilty, but some of those people didn't help Kitty when she was attacked. Copyright © 2004, Durham Continuing Education Page 10 of 86 English – ENG4C Unit 2 – Lesson 6 3. In social psychology, there is a phenomenon referred to as the Bystander Effect. This theory speculates that as the “number of bystanders increases, the likelihood of any one bystander helping another decreases.” As a result, additional time will pass before anyone seeks outside help for a person in distress. Another hypothesis is something called the Diffusion of Responsibility. This is simply a decrease in the feeling of personal responsibility one feels when in the presence of many other peo- ple. The greater the number of bystanders, the less responsibility the individual feels. In cases where there are many people present during an emergency, it be- comes much more likely than any one individual will simply do nothing. ( www.crimelibrary.com ) How do the theories of the Bystander Effect and the Diffusion of Responsibility apply to the case of Kitty Genovese? What would have likely been the result if she had been attacked in an isolated area with only one bystander? (8 marks) In Kitty Genovese's case, it's like when many people are around during an emergency, they're less likely to help because they think someone else will do it. If Kitty had been attacked with only one person around, that person might have felt more responsible and helped right away, which could have saved her.

Key Question#24 Journal Entry – (15 marks) Describe a time when the actions of a stranger made you wonder how to react. Did you get involved? Ignore the situation? Outline the choices you faced and the rationale for your decision. Reflect on this choice. Do you regret it today? Did you make the right choice based on the circumstances? Explain. ChatGPT Today, something happened that made me unsure about what to do when I saw a stranger needing help. While I was walking in the park, I noticed an elderly person sitting on a bench, looking tired and confused. They seemed to be lost and didn't know where to go. At first, I didn't know if I should go over and offer help. I was worried I might bother them or make them uncomfortable. Plus, I wasn't sure if they wanted help from someone they didn't know. But when I saw them looking more and more upset, I felt like I should do something to help. After thinking for a moment, I decided to approach them and ask if they were okay. I went over and said hello, and then I asked if they needed help finding their way. They seemed surprised at first but then smiled and said yes. So, I walked with them and helped them find their way back to where they needed to go. Looking back on what happened, I'm glad I decided to help. In the moment, it felt like the right thing to do because I couldn't just ignore someone who needed help. Even though I was a bit nervous about approaching them, I'm happy I followed my instinct and offered assistance. Today, I don't regret my choice to get involved. I think I made the right decision based on the situation. Helping the elderly person find their way made me feel good, and I hope it made them feel better too. It reminded me that sometimes, a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. key question#25

The following paragraph has no transition words or phrases. Rewrite it with transitions to improve its coherence. Submit this corrected paragraph for evaluation No person can live in the world alone. Each person depends on hundreds of others to provide the basic needs of food and transportation. We depend on people for love and understanding. There are times when we need to be on our own with nature and our inner thoughts. We need to reach a balance between being alone and being with others. We will find happiness. (Adapted from Language Power Book G. Toronto: Gage Educational Publishing Com- pany, 2000., and Write Source 2000 Scarborough: Nelson Publishing Company, 1999.) No person can live in the world alone. Therefore, each person depends on hundreds of others to provide the basic needs of food and transportation. Moreover, we rely on people for love and understanding. However, there are times when we need to be on our own with nature and our inner thoughts. Therefore, we need to reach a balance between being alone and being with others. Ultimately, by finding this balance, we will find happiness. key question#26

Plan: Expository Paragraph Topic Sentence: People may choose not to help in a difficult situation with a stranger for reasons like fear, uncertainty, and the feeling that someone else will step in. Point #1: .Fear Example: When faced with a challenging situation involving a stranger, people might be scared of getting hurt themselves, so they choose to stay back and not any action. Point #2: Not being sure Example: Sometimes people hesitate to get themselves involved, due to uncertainty about how to help. Point #3: Feeling someone else will get involved Example: Some people might not take action, since they think someone else will step in. Concluding Statement: These reasons highlight why individuals often refrain from intervening in difficult situations with strangers. Q Rough Copy: Expository Paragraph People may choose not to help in a difficult situation with a stranger for reasons like fear, uncertainty, and the feeling that someone else will step in. When faced with a difficult situation involving a stranger, people might be scared of getting hurt themselves, so they choose to stay back and not take any action. Additionally, sometimes people hesitate to get involved because they are not sure how to help. They might worry that their help could make the situation worse. Lastly, some people might not take action, thinking someone else will step in. These reasons explain why people often do not help in difficult situations with strangers.

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