Case Study

Re-read pages 77–79 and complete the following chart that identifies the decisions and
the consequences made by specific individuals in the story. 

Person   Decision Consequence

She got punched in the face
She got into an argument
Shani which resulted in a bloody
with a girl named Lateshia
nose
He confronted/ threatened
She hasn’t bothered Shani
Wes Lateshia because she
ever since
punched Shani
Helped Wes confront He went to confront
Aunt BB
Lateshia Lateshia and her sister
 Lateshia or Her Brother

Now, think about alternate decisions that the individuals might have made in this case.
Additionally, think about the ways in which the outcomes might have been different if
these decisions were made. Complete the chart with your predictions.

Predicted Outcome or
Person   Alternate Decision
Consequence
Shani
Wes
Aunt BB
 Lateshia or Her Brother

Finally, answer the following questions based on what you learned about the audience,
tone and author's purpose:

1. What is the intended audience of this book? How do you know?

2. What is the tone of these pages 77-79?  How do you know?
3. What is the purpose of Wes Moore writing about this incident? How do you
know?