P4/5 LFE Argumentative Prompts by Hilary Freeman

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 17:46:45 UTC

In the novel, the teenagers are often influenced and shaped by their parents' choices versus their own agency. Mia Warren and Elena Richardson represent competing models of motherhood. Who is the better role model for Izzy: Mia or Elena? Identify the pros and cons of both lifestyles and mothering to decide which is the better role model for Izzy.

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 17:51:04 UTC

The Ryans wanted a baby but could not conceive. Mia agreed to be their surrogate but backed out in her third trimester, keeping the baby for herself. After extensive and selfish investigation, Elena learns some of Mia’s motherhood journey. Should Elena tell the Ryans where to find Mia and their daughter, Pearl? Identify the pros and cons of Elena telling the Ryans about Mia and Pearl’s whereabouts.

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 17:51:44 UTC

The custody battle over May Ling/Mirabelle reveals deep complexities about race, class, and what makes a 'good' mother. Who has the stronger claim to parenthood: the birth mother or the adoptive parents? Identify the pros and cons of both potential parents to decide which is the best for the baby.

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 17:57:09 UTC

Some places in the novel suggest that rules and order (represented by Elena and Shaker Heights) are ultimately more destructive than creative and emotional freedom (represented by Mia). Which lifestyle is more productive and developmentally healthy? Identify the pros and cons of both lifestyles (rules and order vs. free-spirited creativity) to decide which is better for a teenager.

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:07:10 UTC

Complete your virtual gallery walk

write a point that your team came up with under each prompt--be sure to include your names in the subject line
there cannot be any repeats, so you must come up with a new idea
If you think you can't come up with anything else, could you help with a chapter number or page number?

Pro-Mia as Role Model/Mother figure

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:08:16 UTC

Con-Mia as Role Model/Mother figure

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:08:25 UTC

Pro-

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:08:57 UTC

Con

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:09:05 UTC

Pro- Bebe Custody

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:09:21 UTC

Con-Bebe Custody

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:09:31 UTC

Pro- Shaker Heights lifestyle

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:09:41 UTC

Con-Shaker Heights lifestyle

hfreeman4 — 2025-03-13 18:09:52 UTC

Pro- Elena as Role Model/Mother figure

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:27:32 UTC

Con- Elena-as Role Model/Mother figure

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:27:59 UTC

Pro "On the Road" lifestyle

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:31:16 UTC

Con: "On the Road" lifestyle

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:31:27 UTC

Pro- McCullough Custody

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:33:04 UTC

Con-McCullough Custody

csanford20 — 2025-03-13 18:33:25 UTC

Elena As Role Model Con Abby and Nevin

2025-03-14 15:37:19 UTC

Has no empthy

gets less attention

has favorite kids

Mia As a Role Model Abby and Nevin

2025-03-14 15:39:05 UTC

Has better motherly skills

talks to Pearl about being careful with sleeping around

doesn't treat Pearl as an outsider

Joseph, Jermaine, Oliver

2025-03-14 15:40:21 UTC

Mia/Pro: She can connect with others, making people feel comfortable in her presence.

Elena/Con: Deceiving, lies and manipulates to get her way

Mia as Role Model (Pro)

2025-03-14 15:40:32 UTC

She takes care of other people
She is a very creative person, her art and many photography products are worth putting in a Museum
She has a very open mindset
Dom, Bella, Jayvyn

Elena Tells Pros And Cons Abby and Nevin

2025-03-14 15:45:48 UTC

Pros - They Ryan's - They will be able to Pearl more

Cons - They Ryan's - Will be heartbroken that their baby has been robbed the whole time.

the custody over May Pros and cons Abby and Nevin

2025-03-14 15:50:02 UTC

Pros - Bebe- Is the real mother

Cons- McCulloughs- not her parents Cons -Bebe- gave her baby away

Shaker Heights Pros and cons On The road Pros and cons Abby and nevin

2025-03-14 15:53:52 UTC

Shaker pros - they live freely cons- life is hard at times

on the road pros- always on the road cons- never gets a break

Dominic, Bella, Jayvn

2025-03-14 15:54:17 UTC

Bebe Pro - Bebe would be able to care for her child better because Bebe can inform her own baby about the Chinese culture and customs

Bebe Cons - Bebe would not be able to really car for her child well because of lack of funds

McCullough Pro - They would be able to financially care for the child and give her the right education and health care.

McCullough Con - They are not the real parents and would be taking away the option of having a relationship with the child's mother, as well as not being able to give her a religious background.