My mother is like no other; she is incredibly fun, she is incredibly funny, she is incredibly loving, but more than anything, she is most honest to herself. ... Everyday she had and still has her faith and optimism despite being tested by many obstacles. ...

• Word Count: 720
• Approx Pages: 3

One day, Annie and one of her friends thought that this activity looked like fun and before the boys had a chance, they stripped off their clothes and ran around chanting. ... By testing her limits and pushing her boundaries, she is in a sense breaking away from the norm and becoming her own individual. ...

• Word Count: 1137
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

On page 97, paragraph 3, Jing-mei states, "So now on nights when my mother presented her tests, I performed listlessly."" ... In fact, Jing-mei finds it fun and exciting to imagine what it would be like to be a movie star. ...

• Word Count: 866
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School