You’re writing a blog entry. Using your notes, charts, and marked-up selection, write a personal essay about how the key ideas in “With Friends Like These . . .” and in your self-selected article relate to your own friendships. (300 words) Introduce the topic and tell readers how you relate to the key ideas overall. Cite evidence from both your own experiences and the texts.

Refer to the characteristics of true friends listed in paragraph 15. Use synonyms if Rowe’s wording is too technical.

In your final paragraph, discuss how your approach toward friendship might change based on what you learned.