Thursday: Prompt: Write about a moment when you felt you had the power to make a difference in someone else's life.

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One time, my friend was having a really hard time dealing with their parents fighting a lot. They felt stuck and didn’t know what to do, so I listened to them and gave some advice about staying calm and finding someone they trust to talk to. I told them things can get better even when it feels really hard. They thanked me later and said it helped them feel less alone, which made me feel like I actually made a difference for them.

Today in class, we worked on chapters 23-25 of A Lesson Before Dying by discussing key events and answering questions. I learned more about how the story is building up to its most emotional moments. It helped me think about the strength it takes to face unfair situations, and I feel like it shows how important it is to find dignity even in tough times.

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