Non-Fiction Journal response #4

Journal #4: From your reading, DESCRIBE ONE important example of an event, conflict, characteristic of a major character, perception (yours as the reader of what's going on so far), passion (character), mistake (character), or success (character), etc. THEN explain what this example shows AND why it's important. Support your answer. FINALLY, list your book title AND what page you're on out of how many total. 250-300 words. Shutting out the sky By: Deborah Hopkinson Page: 75 of 114 Soon after arriving in the United States,twelve-year old Rose Cohen had to begin working to help out her family. Her first job was at a garment shop which she worked in for a while until her father found her another job at a sweatshop. At first, she faced discouragement as many of the older females thought that she was too young to do the job. Rose continued working and tried to make the best of her situation though she lacked proper clothing and a good meal every day. She worked hard helping her parents who were trying to make ends meet in their new home. What is most important about this event is the harrific reality of the life of children in that time period. Times were so haorrible that twelve-year olds had to work in sweatshops, without meals, to help out their families. Most importantly, is the issue of education. Rose Cohen couldn't even bring up the idea of going to school because her family was barely getting by. This was the harsh reality for children living in New York in the late 1800s. Today, we are priviledged because unlike the children in the late 19th century, we can goto school everyday without working under harsh conditions to help with the bills. This event is a great example of the great shift and development that took place to get America to where it is today. page 75 of 114