Write a review of the first part of American Born Chinese that explains your opinion
on the effectiveness of two different plot elements. You'll cite specific evidence from
the text to support your analysis, which may be positive, negative, or some of both.
This writing assignment will focus on the following skills:
• Analyzing a writer's use of plot elements
Citing strong textual evidence to support
artalysis
.
Effectively using parallel structure
Using different types of clauses and phrases for variety

The boy and the wolf by james baldwin one day word came that a savage wolf had been seen in the forest. "how i should like to meet that wolf," said little gilbert. he was only seven years old, but now all his thoughts were about the savage beast. "shall we take a walk this morning? " asked his mother. "oh, yes! " said gilbert. "perhaps we may see that wolf among the trees. but don't be afraid." his mother smiled, for she felt quite sure that there was no danger. what point of view does the author use in this selection?