1. I Just Wanna be Average by Mike Rose
Mike Rose discusses his teachers, classmates and overall learning experience throughout this essay. ... These essays have numerous similarities as well as differences. ... For example, in "Looking for Work" Gary Soto's mother calls him a "crazy Mexican" when he asks her if they can try turtle soup. ... As previously stated in this essay, Rose was placed in the vocational learning track at his high school. Another example of what these stories have in common is that they both had events that influenced the main character to change some aspect of their life. ...
- Word Count: 1263
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School