Part a
carefully read the excerpt from john muir's "a windstorm in the forest".

begin preparing for a group discussion by answering these questions about excerpt.

what is the author's viewpoint or perspective?

what is the tone of the text?

what is the theme of the text?

how and why does the author personify nature?

how would the author feel about modern-day concerns for the environment?

part b

synthesize and evaluate your response. using your answer from part a, write a thesis statement that summarizes your view of the work. in addition to the thesis statement, write one to two paragraphs defending your thesis.