You have read "Golden Glass" and "There is a Tree That Stands," about two boys
who are growing up. Using details from the passage and the poem, write an
essay that compares and contrasts how Ted in Golden Glass" and the speaker in
"There Is a Tree That Stands' experience growing up in your essay, be sure to
explain the relationships Ted and the speaker have with their mothers and Ted's
and the speaker's feelings about growing up
ning out, becoming
old-man seriousness he'd
dsate His humor, always
Write a well-organized, text-dependent response. Be sure to save time to edit and
review your work for complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate
language
