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COMMUNITY OF READERS
November 2002
Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
-Mahatma Gandhi (1869 1949)
If liberty and equality, as is thought by some are chiefly to be found in democracy,
they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.
-Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve
neither liberty nor safety.
-Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has
his freedom.
-Malcolm X (1925 - 1965)
As part of our Community of Readers for the SEEK Pre-Freshman Summer Program, all entering SEEK students, faculty, and tutors will read Jeff Shaara's book, Rise to Rebellion.
For faculty guide to the book, click here.
BENCHMARK PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENTS
1. For their Freshman Benchmark Portfolios, students will write at least two (2) questions that can be posted on the SEEK website as discussion questions for other readers. Interesting questions will be submitted to the author.
2. Choose two (2) examples from Shaara's book that illustrate the theme, FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY, and explain why you think these examples have significance for Americans today. In addition, choose another (1) example illustrating "Freedom and Responsibility" from any of the readings assigned for this semester's courses and explain the significance of that quote.
- Copy the quote correctly.
- Cite the source of ALL of your examples.
- Write no less than one paragraph explaining why the quotes are meaningful.
- Type your paper, double-spaced, and approximately 250 words.
- Due, with the Benchmarks, November 18, 2002.
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