Read the story. Then, follow the link at the bottom of the third page to listen to the author tell the story himself. Finally, answer the response questions in complete
sentences.
RESPONSE QUESTIONS:
1. Did listening to the author tell the story in his own voice and words have any
impact on your feelings about or understanding of the story?
2. What are our obligations toward others? What influences our decision whether
or not to offer help?
3. In the context of this text, what are the effects of prejudice?
4. What does the author mean when he says "I buried my courtesy early on
Memorial Day morning."?
5. What internal struggle did Mr. Colon (the author) face?
"Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon