The Death Of Innocents

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How does it feel sitting behind the wheel....You, the radio and the road...? EXTRAORDINARY!
Some of you have already felt the thrill, while others are on the way.....
But, never forget: DRIVING CAREFULLY is what truly matters.
To say nothing about not drinking and driving!
Let's read something special, which I am sure, will touch your hearts.

Read the poem "The Death of An Innocent" and answer the following questions:

1. Look at the picture and describe it.

2. What is meant by the word: "digest"?

3. What did the girl promise her Mom not to do at the party?

4. Why was the girl sure she would get home in one piece?

5. What happened to the girl who DID listen to her Mom's advice?

6. Who does the dying girl blame?

7. What happened to the guy who hit her?

8. How is the girl comforting her family?

9. What is the message of the last question the girl asks her mother?

10. Why does the writer of the poem use the word MOM so many times?

11. Answer the question that follows the poem: "How would you feel if this was your daughter?"

Do you buckle your seat belt when driving? Click on: How to die in seven seconds,
Read the text and think about it. After reading the text answer the following question:

Now will you buckle your seat belt?

Follow-up activities:

1. Write a poem related to the same subject, a poem you would like to send to the girl's mother. Use Microsoft Word.

2. Prepare an ad or poster on the following theme: DRINK AND DRIVE =DEATH! Use Power Point.

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