Barrio Boy By Tanim Ansary: The Other Side Of The Sky

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People will go through almost anything if it meant they would achieve a goal they have had for a while for just made a goal right now or recently. You may have a goal right now as you're reading this and if so keep on reading this is the perfect story for you it will show you how far people will go through to achieve a goal. First, I will tell you a small summary of the stories I will tell you about. First, I will tell you about the story called “Barrio Boy” by Ernesto Galarzo. Barrio boy is about this boy who just came from Mexico and is seeking for an American education his goal or mission is to learn fluent English. The other story I will give you a summary about is “The other side of the sky” by Tanim Ansary. This story is about this girl who is in the desert seeking for a better life since her brother and father died it's only her and her mother trying to survive to live a better life. …show more content…
This story is about A woman's and her ex husband who just split and has the responsibility to take care of both of her toddlers while trying to work to raise them well. My thesis statement is How individual will go through mission to achieve a goal the might have. I just want to share some facts, definition, and some evidence. A definition from the story barrio boy is “... Radiant …” which means to shine or outshine . Another definition is from the story The other side of the sky is “...Clutch…” which means to grasp on something or someone. Now for a fact, this fact will be coming out of the story New direction , “ ... Had been secretly hoping to leave her.” Which show how he left her of wanted to leave her. So now let’s get on to the story Barrio

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