Teenage Sailing Adventure

What is your opinion of Abby Sunderland's solo sailing adventure? Was it foolish or wise for someone her age to attempt such a trip alone? Refer to your media sources for evidence and cite them with your examples. Due Mon., Sep. 28.

Bold Actions in Meeting Challenges

The stories we are reading in Collection 1 in class explore what it means to fearlessly face challenges that may confront us, even if it means that we will not be successful in meeting that challenge. Think of a time in which you or people you know faced a very difficult challenge. What was it? How did you/they handle it? Were you/they successful in the outcome?