The Hoopster
Final Essay
Select ONE of the following prompts. Write an essay, one page minimum, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font.
1) “I became a victim when I let my chance to go to college get away. I had it and let it go. I can blame this or I can blame that, but I had my dream right there in front of me and I let it get away” —Pops (p. 116, The Hoopster). Explain this quote. What is Pops trying to teach Andre? What is Pops trying to teach the reader?
2) Pages 210–213 discuss Andre’s philosophy of life. Andre's philosophy is discussed specifically on page 212. Write your philosophy on life. What do you believe is important? What are two goals you have for your life? How do you plan on reaching your goals?
3) Rocker Jon Bon Jovi once said, “Map out your future, but do it in pencil.” What does this quote mean? How does it relate to what Pops says on page 116?
The Hoopster
Final Essay
Select ONE of the following prompts. Write an essay, one page minimum, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font.
1) “I became a victim when I let my chance to go to college get away. I had it and let it go. I can blame this or I can blame that, but I had my dream right there in front of me and I let it get away.” —Pops (p. 116, The Hoopster) Explain this quote. What is Pops trying to teach Andre? What is Pops trying to teach the reader?
2) Pages 210–213 discuss Andre’s philosophy of life. Andre's philosophy is discussed specifically on page 212. Write your philosophy on life. What do you believe is important? What are two goals you have for your life? How do you plan on reaching your goals?
3) Rocker Jon Bon Jovi once said, “Map out your future, but do it in pencil.” What does this quote mean? How does it relate to what Pops says on page 116?