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Based on chapter eight, the author seemed to suggest that education is key to having a better life and/or lifestyle. The author showed a conversation with his mother and said how his mother failed at life and now she wants him to get farther than she could.

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Based on Ch. 8 the author seems to suggest that the value of education is important since you need a good education to succeed in life. Details they provided that help develop and support their opinion is ¨life is rough-you need all the knowledge you can get to succeed.¨

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Based on chapter eight, the authors seem to suggest that education can open doors to opportunities you would never get otherwise and help you achieve your dreams and reach your full potential. Some evidence or details that develop and support this opinion is "Although I can recall almost nothing about that test, it was another turning point in my life", "Passing the test and being accepted into University High School opened a door for me that led to the possibility of achieving my dreams, which were still being formed and clarified in y mind", and "Life is rough-you need all the knowledge you can get to succeed."

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They are suggesting that education is the path to success and to a bright future."If others make fun of you because you do well in school, don't let that be a deterrent.It's stupid to fail, especially if you do it on purpose"

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We think the author seems to suggest that education should be valued and that you don't have to be the best but you should try your best. A detail supporting this is when Sampson's mom is making him take the test to get into the University High School. Another detail is in Sampson's conversation he is telling the reader to value your education because it can change your life. Finally another detail is Sampson never getting any grade lower than a B.

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Based on Ch. 8, what do the authors seem to suggest about the value of an education? What details do they provide to develop & support their opinion?

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What others say and do with their education,  shouldn't influence what you do with yours. Some examples are on pg. 65, Dr. Sampson said some kids failed on purpose, just to be cool.

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The author suggests that education is VERY important. They discussed how some people gave off vibes that said being smart was for losers and if you were failing, you were cool. The author also gives an example, Sampson used to get really high grades, but instead of admitting he studied, he used to say he cheated to look 'cool'.

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The authors suggest that education is key to success. "Failing is dumb, especially if it's on purpose." To always try even if the odds are against you.