1.Q:In what ways does paragraph 1 prepare you for what follows in the rest of the essay?
A:Paragraph 1 prepares me to expect to read how his decision of taking time off before college changes his life and why he made it after high school.
2.Q:Work out a timeline for the essay, noting when each paragraph takes place. What happens when?
A:P 1-4-----now thinking about his senior year at high school and his decision to take a gap year
P 5-10-----his experience and gains during the gap year
P 11-----now he has attended two years of college
3.Q:How effective is Gifford's use of time?
A: His use of time is very clear and easy for readers to follow the flow.
4.Q:Consider the pros and cons Gifford outlines and summarize them in one sentence. What is her thesis?
A: She found independence and a new self-esteem, learnt useful skills during her gap year.
Thesis: High school seniors should explore the world before they devote their lives to something else.
5.Q:To what extent does Gifford persuade you that a gap year is a good idea?
A: She makes me believe that it is more cautious to take a pause after senior high years to explore the world and plan for the future before we devote ourselves to a four-year intensive schoolwork and the following life-long career.
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