Questions: Describe the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter. How does Reuven find out? Why might Potok choose to reveal the relationship this way?
Danny found out that he was hungry for knowledge of non-Jewish learning and books, which he doesn’t have access to in his home. This probably made him feel that he is forbidden to seek non-Hasidic knowledge. This caused Danny to go to the library in his free time to do his own personal research and read anything that was worthwhile. He was afraid to take out an actual library card. Danny came to Mr. Malter, not knowing who he was, in the library and asked him to recommend some books. Danny reads then quickly, and then sits with Mr. Malter and discusses them, and then asks for more. This earned Danny Mr. Malter’s respect because of his desire for learning and his understanding on what he reads. However, they never learn each other’s names. Thy had a teacher/advisor to pupil relationship. Then Mr. Malter finds out that the boy is Reb Suander’s son from the librarian. The two of the run into each other again when they both came to visit Reuven in the hospital. Danny was surprised to find that Reuven’s dad is the man he;s been meeting in the library. Reuven was shocked and surprised that his father knows Danny. Potok chose to reveal the relationship this way to open up one of the conflcts in the story: Danny struggling to choose a life centered on psychology and a life strictly devoted to Hasidism. Also, it is a way to show how Danny trusts Reuven and accepts Reuven as a friend. Danny would never tell anyone about the library, especially since it might get him in trouble with his father unless he trusts that person. When Reuven was shocked to learn that his father knew Danny and when Mr. Malter said that it wasn;t his job to tell Reuven but it was Danny’s wish to tell Reuven, it told the reader that Danny trusts Reuven.
I. Introduction a. “The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. [The other is to choose a friend]” (pg. 74). I agree with this quote and that teachers and friends are valuable assets. Examples can be found from The Chosen to support this claim. II. Body Paragraph 2 a. A friend is someone who you can trust and depend on when you are struggling. a) Evidence pg. 84-85 b) Interpret and lead back to claim c) Evidence: pg. 250 & 256 d) Interpret and lead back to claim III. Body Paragraph 3 a. A friend is someone who is a good listener and is always there for you. a) Evidence pg. 256 b) Interpret and lead back to claim c) Evidence pg. 254 d) Interpret and lead back to claim IV. Body Paragraph 4 a. Reuven and his father served Danny as his teachers, helping him overcome his obstacles. a) Evidence pg. 255 b) Interpret and lead back to claim c) Evidence pg. 54 d) Interpret and lead back to claim V. Conclusion a. As you can see, due to a friend and a teacher, Danny was able to overcome his obstacle. Reuven acted both as a friend and teacher and Reuven’s father also acted as a teacher.
Introduction -introduce Danny and Reuven and who they are (beliefs, and interests) -talk about how Reuven and Danny have changed each other's lives. -talk about a quote from the Talmud:"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher... The other is to choose a friend.” (Potok 74) -talk about what the quote means -Transition Sentence
Body Paragraph 1 -talk about why you agree with this quote -interpret the quote in your own words -include evidence such as quotes and literary elements to support the critical lens -Transition Sentence
Body Paragraph 2 -talk about the friendship between Danny and Reuven(include evidence from the text) -talk about Danny and his "problems" -talk about why Danny is in need of a friend -Transition Sentence
Conclusion -summarize main points from body paragraphs -close up any more ideas necessary to make your point -final sentence that makes the reader think
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
During the baseball game I think that Danny didn't have his five hour energy and was grouchy. Even though Reuven congratulated him on his hit, Danny insulted him and this caused Reuven to insult him back. This led me to believe that Danny was a bully, however I thought he was very smart because he was able to aim the ball at Reuven that he hit.
After his hospital visit, my view changed on Danny and I thought he was actually a nice person like Shamu at SeaWorld. He was smart and he was a good person. This made me think that he was sincere about making up to Reuven and wanted to be his friend. Later on they were good friends like Starsky and Hutch.
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuvin in the hospital?
Answer: During the baseball game, I thought Danny was annoying and full of himself. I recall thinking he was being quite rude to Reuvin when all Reuvin wanted to do was make polite conversation. I thought he was trying too hard and that he was getting way too into the game. He was like that one kid in gym class who screams at you if you drop the ball. No one likes that kid. After Danny’s visit to the hospital, I disliked him less. I still thought he was being super annoying during the game, but I understood why more. Apparently he really had to win for his father. I almost pitied Danny. Reuvin was the rude one when Danny visited him at the hospital so I suppose they’re even.
Outline: 1. Intro paragraph. - Quote: "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend." - Mr. Malter. - State that I agree with quote. 2. Body paragraph 1. - Restate agreement. - Focus on friendship here. - Mention Danny's lack of social life. - Mention the silence in Danny's house. 3. Body paragraph 2. - Focus on teacher here. - Mention importance of guidance. - Show how both Mr. Malter and Reb. Saunders provided guidance. - Show how Danny and Reuvin were taught. 4. Conclusion - Restate quote. - Restate agreement. - Reiterate important points.
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
During the baseball game, I thought that Danny was very pompous and cocky. He was very disrespectful and unsportsmanlike to his opponents (especially Reuven). I believe that because of his religion, he convinced himself that the other sect of Jews was lesser than his "superior" sect, and this allowed him to be very disrespectful. However, after he visited Reuven in the hospital, I gained some respect for Danny. It takes a great deal of maturity to own up for one's mistakes, and it was evident that a mutual feeling of respect was established.
My Favorite Question: What is the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter? How does Reuven learn of the relationship? Why might the author have chosen to reveal this relationship to readers and to Reuven in this way?
Danny goes to the library secretly everyday away from his father to read books not relating to the Talmud. Mr. Malter gives him books to read including controversial ones that could go against Danny’s religion. Reuven learns of this relationship when Danny tells him. The author might have chosen to reveal this relationship to readers and to Reuven in this way so that the readers understand how extremely important reading other books than the Talmud is to Danny. This is also why Danny was hoping to keep it secret from his father. Reuven’s father didn’t reveal to Reuven about the library visits. Outline:
Teachers and Friends: Valuable Assets
I. Intro “It stands true…” A. People have been better in life with the help of friends and teachers B. Danny is going through intricate and conflicting life so having a friend might be necessary for him. C. The Talmud doesn’t necessarily apply to all cases but there are many reasons why it should apply to Danny’s Reuven. II. Paragraph 2 A. A teacher or a friend could guide a person and help him get orientated to be a better person B. A friend could offer advice and wisdom that can help a person C. “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (Potok 74) simile makes me feel … III. Paragraph 3 A. Danny sounds like he’s lost and depressed. “I can’t just walk out on them. I’m a little trapped.” (Potok 81) B. “People are not always what they seem to be.” (Potok 74) He may be a Hasid but he has a life. C. Danny seems like he’s going through a painful experience when his father doesn’t talk to him. “It is good he has acquired a friend. Just so his friend does not teach him scientific criticism.” (Potok 86) IV. Paragraph 4 A. The Talmud is right in that a person needs a teacher and a friend. B. In a way, Reuven was a good friend to Danny because he opened up Danny’s eyes in seeing the world. C. Reuven helped Danny cooperate with the silence and endure it.
Question:1 What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital? My views of Danny Saunders changed from the time period of the baseball game to the time period of his hospital visit. A first, I had the impression that Danny was a cruel bigot. He stated that his team would "kill" the "apikorsim." Also, he intentionally hit Reuven in the eye with a baseball. Later on in the story, during Danny's visit to the hospital, I got a different impression of Danny Saunders. Although I still saw him as a bigot, he seemed patient and regretful to me. After more visits, I got further insight on his life and came to see him as a conflicted person who was bright and, surprisingly, compassionate. My views of Danny Saunders transformed from a cruel bigot to a compassionate and intelligent but conflicted person
Question: What happens to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny? How do the boys feel about each other before and after this event?
What happens to change the relationship between Danny and Reuven is that after Danny injured Reuven in the baseball "war", Danny actually comes to the bedside of Reuven to visit him and give his condolences. This was a symbolic act because Reuven, as we know, thought that he would be the last person on earth to come and visit him because he was a Hasidic first of all and was the person that injured him in the first place.
Before Danny came and visited him in the hospital, Reuven already had some sort of vendetta against Danny. He even says, "I told myself that I didnt like his Hasidic-bred sense of superiority and it would be a pleasure to defeat him and his team..." You can already see that he had a certain dislike for Danny even though he didnt even speak to him.
Before Danny came to visit Reuven in the hospital which was the changing point of their whole relationship, Danny seemed to not like Reuven or just had a distaste for Reuven because he said to him during the baseball game,"I told my team that we're going to kill you apikorsim this afternoon." To call someone that you haven't met and "apikoros" seemed really mean because it sort of questioned their faith as a Jew because the word "apikoros" referred to a sort of Jewish skeptic that denounced the basic teachings of Judaism like the existence of a god itself. Danny even admitted to Reuven that he wanted to kill him when he threw that second curveball to him. This suggests that three was some sort of tension between them.
Outline for essay: Paragraph 1 Quote the line that Mr. Malter quotes the Talmud Interpret the quote from the Talmud Show disagreement or agreement with the quote's meaning. (This will be the central claim that you refer back to)
Paragraph 2 Give a real life example in which having a friend is essential. Show how this supports your agreement/disagreement Give an example of having a teacher Show how this supports your agreement/disagreement Transition sentence using an example including Danny
Paragraph 3 Give an example of how Danny was searching for a teacher. Use this to support your agreement/disagreement Give an example of how Danny was looking for a friend Use this example to support your agreement/disagreement
Paragraph 4 Try to visualize what might've happened if Danny did NOT have a friend in Reuven or a teacher in Mr. Malter. (Formulate the scenario to support your agreement/disagreement) Going back to your central claim of agreement or disagreement, show how Danny's treatment by Reb Saunder's sort of forced him to find a friend and teacher.
1) What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital? - I thought Danny was very mean and competitive during the baseball game because he hit the ball with a lot of strength and it injured Reuven. Even if he wanted to win, Danny did not have to hit the ball so hard. After Danny's visit to the hospital, I thought Danny was quite caring. Danny actually seemed really sorry for his actions. Even though Reuven was angry and yelling at him, Danny did not yell back and just kept apologizing.
OUTLINE: Paragraph 1: Introduction - State my agreement toward Talmud's idea. - Reb Malters says, "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Chapter 4, page 74) - Introduce a bit about Danny Saunders and then state that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets.
Paragraph 2: - Friends are valuable because they are there to listen to your problems and comfort you. - State that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he especially needs a friend. - Reb Saunders says, "The way he acts and talks doesn't seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks." (chapter 4, page 74-75) - State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven. - "Then he looked at me and smiled.It was a sad smile, but it seemed to break the mood he was in." (chapter 4, page 80) "He smiled but said nothing." (chapter 4, page 81)
Paragraph 3: - State that teachers are important because they teach you important morals that help in life. - Danny says he has to do two blatt of Talmud everyday because "My father wants it that way." (Chapter 3, page 68) - State how Reuven's father gives Reuven a lot of advice.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion - State that the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets. - State that Revuen was a good friend to Danny, - State that teachers are important because they teach about important life lessons and facts.
Favorite Question: What happens to change their relationship?
During the book, their relationship faces both ups and downs. When Reuven ends up in the hospital because his glasses broke into his eye, Danny decides to visit him. At first, Reuven is skeptical and doesn’t want to see Danny. However, Reuven’s father tells him that he should become friends with Danny, and Reuven does. They begin talking about their personal lives, how they live, and who they are. We learn that Reuven’s mother has died shortly after giving birth to him. We also learn that Reuven’s father wants him to become a mathematician, but Reuven wants to be a rabbi. Danny’s father raises him in silence, and Danny seems troubled by this. It was very interesting to see that the boys instantly clicked. Form the beginning I knew that they would have a long lasting friendship. However, later on in the book, Reuven’s father becomes very active in the Zionist Movement, which Danny’s father is against. When Danny’s father finds out that Reuven’s father is very active in the movement, he forbids Danny from talking to Reuven. They stop talking for about two years until they finally talk because they end up in the same class in college. During the time they don’t speak, Reuven’s father is very ill and he ends up staying in the hospital for a while. Reuven is very alone at home and spends a lot of time by himself. When they start talking they are very happy and Danny has excelled a lot in his studies of psychology.
Outline for Essay: Paragraph 1: Introduction -Refer back to line that Mr. Malter says in the book, which can be found in Chapter 4 -State whether I agree or disagree with the Talmud's idea -Explain what the quote means without summarizing (interpret and give examples)
Paragraph 2: Body -Compare Danny and Reuven's relationship to my life (giving a real life example- making connections) -Explain in depth why I agree or disagree with the Talmud's view -Explain the feelings the boys have towards each other and how it changes throughout the story
Paragraph 3: Body -Explain the quote from Chapter 4 "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies, "Choose a friend." -Give examples as to how Reuven chose Danny and why he chose Danny. Support this will details from the book. -Talk about Reuven's father (this will be the way to show the importance of a teacher)
Paragraph 4: Conclusion -Restate introduction: -tell whether you agree or disagree (agree) -state the final thought of Reuven and Danny's relationship -state the final thought of Mr. Malter and Reuven's relationship -explain how these relationships are important in a concluding sentence
4) Mr.Malter serves as a sort of guide for Danny, making sure Danny doesn't venture into a dark place in his thirst of knowledge by suggesting books for Danny. This is shown when Mr.Malter mentions the story of a man very similar to Danny, named Maimon, who's thirst for knowledge was never ending like Danny's; this thirst for knowledge made Maimon a sort of nomad, as he moved to Berlin joining group of philosophers, but was still not satisfied (page 106). Reuven learns of this relationship when Mr. Malter visits Reuven during one of Danny's visits. Potok may have chosen to reveal the relationship this way to show Danny's main internal conflict, whether or not to be a psychologist or a rabbi. OUTLINE I. Introduction a. State the Talmud's ideas on friends and teachers and state my stance b. state my views on teachers and friends. c. state Danny's personality a bit. d. transition into the paragraph discussing my views on friends and teachers. II. Body Paragraph 1 a. State that friends and teachers help one throughout life. b. State that friends serve as helpers and state why with an example from my experiences. c. State that teachers serve as guides and state why w/ an example from my experiences. d. Transition into why Danny needs a friend. III. Body Paragraph 2 a. State that Danny has no one to talk to about his feelings. b. State the internal conflict Danny goes through during the beginning of the story. c. State how a friend like Reuven helped him in the long run w. an example. d. Transition to the conclusion. IV. Conclusion a. State that the Talmud's ideas pertaining to friends and teachers. b. State whether I agree with the idea about teachers from my experience. c. State how a friend like Reuven helped Danny. d. Use these examples to justify my siding with the Talmud's ideals.
----I agree with your logic. Not only that, I believe that a more important reason behind Potok's style was to convey to readers the level of seriousness and significance in Danny's visits to the library. The controversial books that he reads not only goes against his father's wishes, but they go against Danny's whole community and religion. Keeping it secret was probably the best way. Reuven's father didn't even mention these visits to Reuven to keep them a secret.
OUTLINE: Paragraph 1 - State agreement of the quote from the Talmud. - "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (p74) - Introduce Danny Saunders and then show how Danny studies the talmud every day.
Paragraph 2: - Friends are important because they become your condifant, they keep your secrets and comfort you. - SHow thatt Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he is very conflicted in regards to his profession and needs a friend. - Reb Saunders says,Danny acts like an apikoros not an Orthodox jew. (page 74) - State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven.
Paragraph 3: - State that teachers are important because they teach you how to behave, act and you learn valuable life lessons. Teachers also serve as a role model. - Danny says he has to study two blatt of Talmud everyday, and then he can play baseball. Reuven is amazed at how much Danny has to memorize. because (p 69) - State bond that Reuven and dad have, and DAnny and his dad have.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion - Restate that quote and the fact teachers and friends are valuable assets. - Show HOW Revuen was a good friend to Danny,and how each benefited from their relationship. - State that teachers are important because they teach about important life lessons and become a friend, and become trusted secret keepers and actually listen to your problems and try to help.
Question 2: Reuven is the son of David Malter, a hassidic teacher, scholar, writer, and humanitarian. Danny is the son of Reb Saunders, an Orthodox Tzaddik who is widely respected. Reuven and Danny meet for the first time as rivals in a softball game between their yeshiva's teams. That game turns into a spiritual war between the hassidic and orthodox sects. Danny's batting style is to hit the baseball back up the middle of the field. This gives him a reputation of trying to kill pitchers. Angered by not being able to hit Reuven's pitches, Danny hits the ball toward Reuven, shattering his glasses and sending him to the hospital with an injured eye. While recovering from his surgery, Reuven is visited by Danny. Danny apologizes and the two become best friends over time despite the difference between their cultures. From their frindeship, I learned many things. For one, Danny's father, a respected Rabbi, only talked to Danny during religious conversations since Danny was being brought up 'in silence'. I also learned that Danny's deepest wish was to become a psychologist rather than a rabbi as his father wanted. This was crazy since Danny, an Orthodox jew would have to abandon some customs to become a psychologist. I also learned that Reuven, who was expected to become a mathematician, wanted to become a Rabbi. This was unheared of since he was hassidic, and not that religious. I also learned that the only other person who knew of Danny's wishes was Reuven's father, since he helped Danny pick books to read on psychology.
Question Number One: The characters Reuven and Danny both met in the baseball game. They are Jews of different Sects, Hassidic and Orthodox, respectively. We both learn that Reuven's team really want to win the baseball game because Danny's team were supposedly the best.
Outline: Intro: Establish that the Talmud urges people to find a teacher and choose a friend. Agree or disagree (Agree) Body 1: Introduce the chapter Show that when Reuven was in bed, Danny came back the second day and talked about future careers Refer back to the quote, explain how this shows of talking to Danny when Reuven is down is a sign of friendship Body 2: Introduce the chapter Show how their different perspectives in Judaism and how Reuven never knew Danny until the baseball game even though they lived in the same neighborhood. Explain how the Reuven was surprised and interested when Danny talked about his "inherited position" as a rabbi. Relate back to the quote, show how differences can result to acquaintance and later friendship. Conclusion: Restate quote. Reestablish how friendship can spark by talking and interests in differences. For the future.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital? - I thought Danny was a huge prick during the baseball game. I thought he was some snotty kid who could treat everyone badly. Him and Reuven didn't even know each other. Reuven was nice and just made some small talk, but Danny ignored him. On top of that he smashed Reuven's face with a baseball and injured his eye severely. After the hospital visit, I felt bad for Danny. He pretty much had to hate Reuven because of his dad. His life was pretty much planned and dictated by his father.
Outline I. Introduction a. State "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" "Choose a friend." (page 74) b. State what this means. c. State my agreement.
II. Body Paragraph 1 a. State why teachers are important b. State why friends are important c. Add personal experiences
III. Body paragraph 2 a. State why Danny needs a teacher b. State why Danny needs a friend c. State what would happen if Danny were never friends with Reuven
FAVORITE QUESTION: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital? I thought Danny was acting very mean and competitive during the baseball game. He hit the ball really hard and injured Reuven which was unnecessary even if he wanted to win so badly. However, after Danny's visit to the hospital, I thought Danny was kind and cared for Reuven. Danny seemed like he was actually sorry for what he did and he kept apologizing. I thought this was a very courageous and kind move for Danny.
OUTLINE: Paragraph 1: Introduction ~ State my agreement toward Talmud's idea. ~ Reb Malters says, "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Chapter 4, page 74) ~ Introduce a bit about Danny Saunders and then state that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea.
Paragraph 2: ~ Friends are valuable because they are there to listen to your problems and comfort you. ~ State that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he especially needs a friend. ~ Reb Saunders says, "The way he acts and talks doesn't seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks." (page 74-75) ~ State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven,especially at the hospital - "Then he looked at me and smiled.It was a sad smile, but it seemed to break the mood he was in." (page 80) "He smiled but said nothing." (page 81) ~ “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (Potok 74) <---simile
Paragraph 3: ~ State that teachers are important because they teach you important morals that help in life. ~ Give examples as to how Reuven chose Danny and why he chose Danny. ~ Danny says he has to do two blatt of Talmud everyday because "My father wants it that way." (page 68) ~ State how Reuven's father gives Reuven a lot of advice.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion ~ Restate that the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets. ~ Restate that Revuen was a good friend to Danny, ~ Restate that quote and the fact teachers and friends are valuable assets. ~ Show how Revuen was a good friend to Danny,and how each benefited from their relationship.
Essay Outline I. Introduction 1)introduce topic 2)quote Talmud (Mr. Malter)"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." 3)state argument that Talmud is right and that Danny Saunders is a perfect example 4)transition II. Body Paragraph 1 1)definition of "friend" 2)state how Reuven has helped Danny, discuss Danny before and after Reuven, interpretation 3)personal connection 4)connection III. Body Paragraph 2 1)definition of "teacher" 2)how Mr. Malter has helped and enlightened Danny, mention Reb Saunders and how Mr Malter urged Reuven to befriend Danny 3)personal connection 4)transition IV. Conclusion 1)restate argument 2)restate that Danny is a good example 3)end by stating that w/o friends and teachers, people wouldn't know which paths to take in life
Question: Describe the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter. How does Reuven find out? Why might Potok have chosen to reveal their relationships this way? The relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter is a teaching method used by some Jewish people to teach their children. This method is the way of silence. Because Danny did not suffer when he was young, he wanted to show him what suffering was through silence. Therefore, he did not speak to him directly, and only spoke to him about religion. When he did want to speak with him, he spoke to him through Reuven. He found out about this slowly with small details throughout the story, and lastly, through when Mr. Malter's conversation with Danny and him at the end of the story. I think the author chose to reveal their relationship this way to make it more interesting. It also shows the difference in different sects of the Jewish religion, which is very interesting. Even though they follow the same religion, they have completely different beliefs on how people should be raised and different beliefs in politics which is intriguing.
Introductary: In the story, it states that "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher... Choose a friend" I agree with this (why)
Paragraph one: Pros of a friend and backup information Detail 1: Reuven helped him communicate with his "teacher" which is his father. Detail 2: Reuven helped in other academic things such as math as well. Detail 3: Reuven was a good listener to all the things Danny wanted to do with his life.
Paragraph two: Pros of a teacher Detail 1: Mr. Malter taught Danny about his religion in depth. Detail 2: Mr. Malter taught him about suffering to make him better understand the world. Detail 3: Reuven's father who was also a "teacher" led him learn more about German philosophers to help persue his true dream.
Conclusion: Restate what was said, summarize and pull together. Confirm that I agree.
Explain who Reuven and Danny are and how they meet. What do you learn about each character in the novel's opening chapter?
Danny is a Hasidic Jew who lives in Brooklyn, in a community with Orthodox Jews and Russian Hasidic Jews. Reuven is an Orthodox Jew who lives on the same block as Danny. They meet each other during a baseball game against each other. Then when Reuven is hospitalized, they begin to meet each other more often. I learned that both characters are very religious. Danny tells Reuven he does not want to follow his father's path of becoming a rabbi. Reuven wants to be a rabbi, but his father tell him to be a mathematician when he grows up. Both characters read the Talmund and go to Shabbatt together.
P1: Intro State the quote Agree or disagree Why?- friends and techers are very important; help one a lot, one need as much help as one can get Connect this to The Chosen
P2: Teachers What makes teachers valuable? Example from own life Connect to Chosen
P3: Friends What makes friends valuable? Example from own life Connect to Chosen
P4: Why do Danny and Reuven need friends and teachers? Reasons why Proof: quotes, events in Chosen
P5: conclusion Restate claim/ opinion Tie the essay to a close
I. Introduction -Danny and Reuven and talk a little about them briefly. -State the quote: The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend -state whether i agree or disagree
II body paragraph 2 - Restate the quote and focus on teh teacher aspect - state what mr. malters and Reb Saunders both have done to teach Danny -state the benefits of having a teacher and the lessons they provide you with
III body paragraph 3 - Focus ont eh friend aspect - Talk about Danny's social life BEFORE he met Reuven -talk about Danny's social life AFTER he meets Reuven -what the baseball game had to do with Danny's social life
IV conclusion -restate quote -restate argument (agree) -support the arguments with some point mentioned int he body paragraphs.
Question 1: what did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
When i was reading The Chosen, I felt that Danny was doing the right thing all along during the game. He didn't intentionally hit the ball into Reuven's face. i believed it was a mere coincidence. i thought the visit at the hospital was the starting/rising action of the story. This was the spark which set off the relationship between Danny and Reuven. Also, i thought it was nice of Danny to go and apologize to Reuven even though it wasn't his fault
1. What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of after his visit to the hospital? During the baseball game, I disliked Danny Saunders. He seemed nothing but an arrogant, menacing and nasty character. For example, he openly says to Reuven, “We’re going to kill you apikorsim this afternoon (Potok 23).” It’s supposed to be a friendly game of baseball, not a war. Not only does Danny want to kill Reuven, but he almost does. He hits Reuven right in the glasses with the ball, sending him to the hospital. However, my impression of Danny changed after his visit to the hospital. He did not act mean as he did in the baseball field. Like Reuven, I was surprised that Danny apologized and he was feeling miserable for hitting Reuven. He was actually caring and concerned for Reuven.
Outline: I. Intro 1) Topic Sentence - agreement 2) Quote - "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Potok, 74) 3) Tell who Danny is, and who his friend and teacher. II.Body one 1) Explain why friends are important - traits of friends. Real life examples. 2) Explain why teachers are important - traints of teachers. Real life examples. III.Body two 1) Tell Danny's troubles. 2) How Reuven is a friend to him, and how he helps him. Relate back to why needing a friend is important. 3) Describe relationship between Reb and Danny, note how it is similar to the relationship between student and teacher. Also Malter and Danny IV. Conclusion 1) Restate argument - agreement 2) Note who was the friend and teacher of Danny again. 3) What would have happen if he was without them in his life.
Danny and Reuven were two kids living in the 1940s. Danny was a Hasidic Jew and Reuven was a Orthodox Jew. Danny and Reuven first met in a baseball game, with much hatred against each other. As Danny admitted, "... I'm not being melodramatic. I really wanted to kill you" (Potok, 67). Danny deliberately hit the baseball straight toward Reuven's eye, causing severe injury and hospitalizing him for days. While Reuven was in the hospital, Danny visited him many times. During the visits, Danny confessed his hateful feelings and apologize, asking to be forgiven. After the second visit, Reuven and Danny became friends and interacted with each other more. I learned that Danny was chosen to become a Rabbi, it was his inherited job to do so as the eldest male offspring in the family of Rabbi. Despite being Hasidic, he did not wish to become a Rabbi, but rather taking an interest in following the career of psychology. Reuven on the other hand wanted to become a Rabbi, which seem ionic in ways. His father understands even though he wanted him to become a mathematics professor.
Essay Outline: A. Introduction 1) Re-state Mr.Malter's reminder to Reuven about the Talmud's idea. 2) Agree or disagree with the Talmud's idea. 3) State a reason why Danny Saunders is a good friend? 4) Why Danny needs a friend?
B. Body Paragraph 1 1) How has Danny effected Reuven's life? 2) How has Reuven effected Danny's life? 3) What brings the two together? 4) How they can help each other as friends? 5) Connection to how friends have helped me?
C. Body Paragraph 2 1) How has Mr. Malter helped Reuven and Danny? 2) How might Reb Saunders help Danny and Reuven? 3) Connection to how teachers/parents have helped me?
D. Conclusion 1) Agree or disagree with the statement. 2) Danny is a good friend to Reuven (example). 3) Teachers, parents, and friends have helped with our decisions all through our lives. It is what makes us who we are and where we are.
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital? During the baseball game, I saw Danny in a bad light. Danny seemed like a conniving extremest who thought highly of himself. This apparent aspect of his personality was shown especially when Danny tells Reuven "“We’re going to kill you apikorsim", which is both a threat and a condescending comment (apikormism is degrading term meaning a Jew educated in Judaism who denies basic tenets of faith)(Potok 23). My views of Danny changed drastically when he came to visit Reuven, for in doing so, he showed consideration, kindness, maturity and guilt. He explained that he had to make the ball game in essence a "holy war" or else he wouldn't be able to have a baseball team (Potok 13). Danny turned out to be a smart talented boy, who would prove to be a valuable friend.
Outline: I. Introduction a. State agreement with the Talmud ideas b. Quote Reb Malter: " "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Potok, 74) c. Briefly list why teachers, and students are valuable
II Body Paragraph 1 a. state that Danny's friends were valuable during when he was conflicted about his life b. Quote: "You mean you wouldn't become a rabbi if you had a choice?" "I don't think so" "What would you be?" "I don't know. Probably a physiologist" (Potok, 69). c. Danny had a conflict between his dreams and his seemingly inherited fate. Needed a friend to talk to d. connect to my life
III Body Paragraph 2 a. State that teachers were valuable to Danny b. state how his father taught him silence, c. state how Reb Malters gave him books to read to further expand his knowledge on literature outside of the Talmud and Jewish-based text (physicology)
IV Conclusion a. State agreement once more b. wrap up all ideas, into compact sentence c. lastly, part with words of the importance of teachers and friends
I. Introduction: “The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend” (Potok 74). II. Body Paragraph 1 a. Express agreement with the quote b. A friend has an effect on how you behave, the type of people you interact with, and how. c. A friend is someone who is compassionate. d. Danny, after a chance encounter at a baseball game, realizes that Reuven is his friend, and in some ways, his teacher. e. Relate the quote to ideas from the book – the benefit of Danny and Reuven’s Friendship. Point out how the friendship started; long-lasting friendships usually start this way. III. Body Paragraph 2 a. Show how Mr. Malters provided guidance to Reuven
b. Show how Reb. Saunders provided guidance to Danny
c. Compare/Contrast the guidance they received IV. Conclusion
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuvin in the hospital?
During the baseball game Danny seemed cocky and rude. He had a sort of "Jock" personality where he was rude to others and was very competitive in the game. However, my feelings towards Danny changed after his visit to the hospital, Danny seemed as he was forced to be the type of guy he is because of the pressure from his father. Also, he didn't say anything back to Reuven when Reuven was being rude to him at the hospital.
I. Introduction -State the quote: The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend - Interpret the quote -state whether i agree or disagree
II. Body Paragraph 1 - State why teachers are important - State why friends are important - Add personal experiences - Restate if I agree or disagree
III. Body Paragraphs -state how Mr.Malter taught Danny -How Rueven taught Danny - Sum up the bod paragraph restating the argument
IV. Conclusion -Restate topic sentence from introduction along with argument, provide examples from each body paragraph. -Wrap up the essay with an ending sentence.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital? During the baseball game I saw Danny as an evil, malevolent kid, and just overall annoying, he seemed really evil when he said "we will kill you apikorism" (Potok,23) this was an act completely uncalled for, reuven never did anything to him, then when Reuven got hit by the ball in the face, I was pretty sure Danny did it on purpose, but later on when danny visits him at the hospital I realized that he didn't and he actually repented for what he did, and they later on ended up being great friends, so overall my image of him changed drastically.
Outline Intro Sentence one: topic sentence, state that I agree with the ideas of the talmud sentence two: back up my argument with a quote sentence three: give reasons as to why their family was important
Body paragraph 1 Sentence one: How much having a friend impacted Reuven Sentence two: what characteristics Danny had that helped Reuven specifically Sentence three: how they help each other develop Sentence four: how I can connect this to my own life and friends
Body paragraph 2 Sentence 1: who has mentored Reuven and Danny? Sentence 2: How has Dannys family molded him? sentence 3: How did Reuvens family help mold Danny?
Conclusion Sentence 1:Restate why you agree Sentence 2: Restate/wrap up body paragraphs Sentence 3: Finish it with a bang, some words that leave the reader thinking.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital? -During the baseball game Danny had a very cocky vibe to him. I found him to be annoying and I didn't like him very much. When it was talking about how he kept smiling when he was up at bat it made him seem, again, cocky and that his team was better than Reuven's team. Then, after his visit to the hospital I didn't find him to be as annoying or obnoxious. He was kind to Reuven and talked to him. Him going their in the first place made him seem more caring and courageous and adding on to that was the fact that Reuven snapped at him but Danny came back the next day anyways.
OUTLINE:
-Introduction: 1. I agree with the Talmud's idea 2. "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" -Reuven's father (page 74) "Choose a friend," was how Reuven responded. (page 74) 3. Both friends and teachers are valuable assets in life. (Somewhat of a "thesis statement" that shows the reader that I'll be talking about friends and teachers importance in life)
-Body Paragraph 1: 1. Friends are valuable in life because they are there to help you when you need it. They also support you and listen to you when you need to talk. 2. Danny needs a friend because of all the pressure that his father is putting on him to become a rabbi. He doesn't even want to become one so he talks to Reuven about it and Reuven listens and gives his advice along with his own problems. 3. Evidence on pages 69-70 4. “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (page 74)
-Body Paragraph 2: 1. Teachers are important because they provide guidance and teach things like morals. They can also be someone to talk to when you need to. 2. In the beginning of the book Mr. Galanter was helpful to Reuven and his yeshiva. He gave them advice on what to do during the softball games. He also helped Reuven a lot. 3. Reuven's father gives advice to Reuven and he's also someone that Reuven talks to when he needs to (page 74)
-Conclusion 1. Restate the fact that friends and teachers are important assets 2. Danny and Reuven were bot good friends to each other 3. Mr Galanter and Reuven's father were both helpful teachers/figures in Reuven's life.
Outline Introduction - Explain the need of friends - Connect to religious ideas introduce how the Talmud urges people to find a teacher and a friend - State how Mr. Malter wants Danny to be Reuven’s friend - Thesis supporting the Talmud’s idea: The Talmud’s idea is valuable because friends can serve as consolation during times of trouble, and teachers care for and nurture their students Paragraph 1 - Friends provide comfort during tough times - Explain how the two get along well despite the hostile baseball game - Danny was able to comfort Reuven during his time in the hospital with conversations about each of their own background and interests (Page 69 – 70) Paragraph 2 - Teachers look after and raise their students - Mr. Galanter took Reuven to the hospital after Reuven was hit by the ball - Mr. Galanter came to check up on him - Give examples of how Mr. Malter is a teacher to Danny and Reuven Conclusion - Explain how friends and teachers are important in life, especially to Danny and Reuven - This is why the idea of the Talmud is precious - Go broad: explain how friends can console you and teachers can give you important lessons - Show how friends and teachers are important leave with a thought
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
During the baseball game, I saw Danny as a harsh serious baseball player. He came off to me as arrogant and aggressive, but talented according to how Davey Cantor thought highly of him and the team (page18). Danny was aggressive because of how he had swung the ball vigorously, with one hitting Reuven on the eye. My perspective of Danny changed when he visited Reuven in the hospital. Because of the way he had spoken to Reuven and how he was not angry even though Reuven was furious at Danny, Daanny was seen as a calm, friendly visitor. He was able to earn Reuven’s trust and showed that he would make be a great friend.
What happened to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny? How do the boys feel about each other before and after the event?
The event that lead to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny was Reuven being hit by glass from his glasses from Danny's hit. Then having to have surgery and spend a week in the hospital. Before this event occurred Danny and Reuven hated each other a lot. Danny calls Reuven and his team apikorsim. He also threatened to kill Reuven. Reuven felt that Danny was an stuck up teenager who had to much pride. He also hates him and tells him to leave when he first visits him at the hospital. After Danny's second visit, Reuven and Danny get along very well and tell each other a lot about themselves.
Outline Intro Sentence 1: State the quote and state why i agree with it. Sentence 2: State how and why Danny was affected by a friend in 2 sentences.
Body Sentence 1: Explain why teachers are important in a person's life. Sentence 2: Explain how Mr. Galanter assited Reuven and taught him. "My baseball philosophy is grounded on the defensive solidarity of the infield."(pg 11) Sentence 3:Explain how Reuven's father was a teacher to Reuven and Danny. Sentence 4: "I suggest a book, and two hours later he returns, thanks me, and tells me he has finished reading it, is there anything else i can recommend." (pg 84) "So I gave him another book to read, one that is a little bit more difficult, and the same thing occurs. He finishes it completely , returns to me, and we sit and discuss it."(pg 84-85) Sentence 5: Explain how Danny viewed Reuven's father as a teacher who guided him in his secret education.
Body 2 Sentence 1: Explain how Reuven was a friend to Danny and how it affected Danny. Sentence 2: "Okay , then you call me Danny." " Fine," I said. "Its the wildest feeling," he said . " I've never felt this way before." Sentence 3 Describe how Danny reacted once he trusted in Reuven his friend. Sentence 4 Describe how Danny shared everything with Reuven after they became friends.
Conclusion: Describe the importance or a friend and a teacher. Restate how Reuven's father and Reuven were important to Danny and how they affected him. How they allowed him to free the person trapped inside him.
1) What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
During the game, I thought of Danny as a skilled baseball player. But when the part of the book that told the reader that Danny always aimed for the pitcher, I was appalled. I mean, the idea of being a little competitive makes sense but when you get competitive to an extent where you want to harm someone is too much. After the hospital visit, I saw that Danny is just a kid with problems. Still though, so what? We all have problems. That doesn't give someone the right to want to hurt, much less kill, someone.
a. Introduction 1. Agree with teachings of the Talmud 2. Use quote and why I agree b. Paragraph 2 1. Explain the importance of teachers a. explain importance of knowledge 2. How did Mr. Malter teach Danny 3. How did Mr. Malter teach Reuven 4. How did Reb. Saunders teach Danny c. Paragraph 1. describe importance of friends 2. Describe Reuven and Danny's friendship and relationship changes
Question: What did you think of Danny during the Baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
During the baseball game, I thought Danny was very vicious to the other team and to Reuven. He talked in a very nasty way towards Reuven, and would hit the ball straight towards the pitcher. Danny also grinned maniacally right before injuring Reuven, which was something i found as pretty scary. However, after danny visited Reuven in the hospital, I started thinking that Danny was a misunderstood, complex character, who felt guilt at what he did to Reuven and who needed a friend.
Outline:
Intro State what Reuven's father said about choosing a friend. Quote "two people who are true freinds are like two bodies with one soul" (74) and state that I disagree.
Paragraph #1 Friends with the same mind should know about each other, yet Danny and Reuven know very little about each other Book 1 evidence: dialogue between Reuven and Danny shows that they do not know much about each other. Book 2 evidence: Reuven learns from his father about the origins of Hasidic Jews and accompanies Danny to temple. this shows that he does not know much about Hasidic Jews.
Paragraph #2: Friends who have "the same mind" would not have disagreements with each other because they would be able to see each other's point of view and resolve it. Evidence: In Book 3, both Danny and Reuven break apart their friendship with no clear sign by the two of reconciling.
4. Danny’s relationship with Mr. Malter is very much like a relationship between two friends. Danny and Mr. Malter both did not know each other at first, but after some time Mr. Malter figured out and Danny figured out after he seen Mr. Malter come visit Rueven. Danny and Mr. Malter meet in the library once Danny comes to Mr. Malter and asks for a good book to read. This relationship goes up and down because Danny does not want to tell Mr. Malter everything, but Rueven does anyways. After telling Mr. Malter, Mr. Malter helps Danny through Rueven.
Intro paragraph. - State the quote"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" -Reuven's father (page 74)" "Choose a friend," was how Reuven responded. (page 74) - Explain the quote - Say if i agree or disagree(i agree) 2. Body paragraph 1. - Restate Quote - Focus on who was the teacher for each of the boys - Focus on Reb Saunders teaching Danny - Focus on Mr. Malter and Reb Saunders teaching Danny 3. Body paragraph 2. - Show how Rueven benefits from the friendship - Show how Danny benefits from the friendship - Show how Danny needs Rueven to talk to his dad. 4. Conclusion - Restate quote. - Restate agreement. - Reiterate important points.
Questions: Describe the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter. How does Reuven find out? Why might Potok choose to reveal the relationship this way?
ReplyDeleteDanny found out that he was hungry for knowledge of non-Jewish learning and books, which he doesn’t have access to in his home. This probably made him feel that he is forbidden to seek non-Hasidic knowledge. This caused Danny to go to the library in his free time to do his own personal research and read anything that was worthwhile. He was afraid to take out an actual library card. Danny came to Mr. Malter, not knowing who he was, in the library and asked him to recommend some books. Danny reads then quickly, and then sits with Mr. Malter and discusses them, and then asks for more. This earned Danny Mr. Malter’s respect because of his desire for learning and his understanding on what he reads. However, they never learn each other’s names. Thy had a teacher/advisor to pupil relationship. Then Mr. Malter finds out that the boy is Reb Suander’s son from the librarian. The two of the run into each other again when they both came to visit Reuven in the hospital. Danny was surprised to find that Reuven’s dad is the man he;s been meeting in the library. Reuven was shocked and surprised that his father knows Danny. Potok chose to reveal the relationship this way to open up one of the conflcts in the story: Danny struggling to choose a life centered on psychology and a life strictly devoted to Hasidism. Also, it is a way to show how Danny trusts Reuven and accepts Reuven as a friend. Danny would never tell anyone about the library, especially since it might get him in trouble with his father unless he trusts that person. When Reuven was shocked to learn that his father knew Danny and when Mr. Malter said that it wasn;t his job to tell Reuven but it was Danny’s wish to tell Reuven, it told the reader that Danny trusts Reuven.
I. Introduction
Deletea. “The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. [The other is to choose a friend]” (pg. 74). I agree with this quote and that teachers and friends are valuable assets. Examples can be found from The Chosen to support this claim.
II. Body Paragraph 2
a. A friend is someone who you can trust and depend on when you are struggling.
a) Evidence pg. 84-85
b) Interpret and lead back to claim
c) Evidence: pg. 250 & 256
d) Interpret and lead back to claim
III. Body Paragraph 3
a. A friend is someone who is a good listener and is always there for you.
a) Evidence pg. 256
b) Interpret and lead back to claim
c) Evidence pg. 254
d) Interpret and lead back to claim
IV. Body Paragraph 4
a. Reuven and his father served Danny as his teachers, helping him overcome his obstacles.
a) Evidence pg. 255
b) Interpret and lead back to claim
c) Evidence pg. 54
d) Interpret and lead back to claim
V. Conclusion
a. As you can see, due to a friend and a teacher, Danny was able to overcome his obstacle. Reuven acted both as a friend and teacher and Reuven’s father also acted as a teacher.
Introduction
ReplyDelete-introduce Danny and Reuven and who they are (beliefs, and interests)
-talk about how Reuven and Danny have changed each other's lives.
-talk about a quote from the Talmud:"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher... The other is to choose a friend.” (Potok 74)
-talk about what the quote means
-Transition Sentence
Body Paragraph 1
-talk about why you agree with this quote
-interpret the quote in your own words
-include evidence such as quotes and literary elements to support the critical lens
-Transition Sentence
Body Paragraph 2
-talk about the friendship between Danny and Reuven(include evidence from the text)
-talk about Danny and his "problems"
-talk about why Danny is in need of a friend
-Transition Sentence
Conclusion
-summarize main points from body paragraphs
-close up any more ideas necessary to make your point
-final sentence that makes the reader think
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
DeleteDuring the baseball game I think that Danny didn't have his five hour energy and was grouchy. Even though Reuven congratulated him on his hit, Danny insulted him and this caused Reuven to insult him back. This led me to believe that Danny was a bully, however I thought he was very smart because he was able to aim the ball at Reuven that he hit.
After his hospital visit, my view changed on Danny and I thought he was actually a nice person like Shamu at SeaWorld. He was smart and he was a good person. This made me think that he was sincere about making up to Reuven and wanted to be his friend. Later on they were good friends like Starsky and Hutch.
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuvin in the hospital?
ReplyDeleteAnswer: During the baseball game, I thought Danny was annoying and full of himself. I recall thinking he was being quite rude to Reuvin when all Reuvin wanted to do was make polite conversation. I thought he was trying too hard and that he was getting way too into the game. He was like that one kid in gym class who screams at you if you drop the ball. No one likes that kid.
After Danny’s visit to the hospital, I disliked him less. I still thought he was being super annoying during the game, but I understood why more. Apparently he really had to win for his father. I almost pitied Danny. Reuvin was the rude one when Danny visited him at the hospital so I suppose they’re even.
Outline:
1. Intro paragraph.
- Quote: "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to
choose a friend." - Mr. Malter.
- State that I agree with quote.
2. Body paragraph 1.
- Restate agreement.
- Focus on friendship here.
- Mention Danny's lack of social life.
- Mention the silence in Danny's house.
3. Body paragraph 2.
- Focus on teacher here.
- Mention importance of guidance.
- Show how both Mr. Malter and Reb. Saunders provided guidance.
- Show how Danny and Reuvin were taught.
4. Conclusion
- Restate quote.
- Restate agreement.
- Reiterate important points.
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DeleteQuestion: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game, I thought that Danny was very pompous and cocky. He was very disrespectful and unsportsmanlike to his opponents (especially Reuven). I believe that because of his religion, he convinced himself that the other sect of Jews was lesser than his "superior" sect, and this allowed him to be very disrespectful.
However, after he visited Reuven in the hospital, I gained some respect for Danny. It takes a great deal of maturity to own up for one's mistakes, and it was evident that a mutual feeling of respect was established.
My Favorite Question: What is the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter? How does Reuven learn of the relationship? Why might the author have chosen to reveal this relationship to readers and to Reuven in this way?
ReplyDeleteDanny goes to the library secretly everyday away from his father to read books not relating to the Talmud. Mr. Malter gives him books to read including controversial ones that could go against Danny’s religion. Reuven learns of this relationship when Danny tells him. The author might have chosen to reveal this relationship to readers and to Reuven in this way so that the readers understand how extremely important reading other books than the Talmud is to Danny. This is also why Danny was hoping to keep it secret from his father. Reuven’s father didn’t reveal to Reuven about the library visits.
Outline:
Teachers and Friends: Valuable Assets
I. Intro “It stands true…”
A. People have been better in life with the help of friends and teachers
B. Danny is going through intricate and conflicting life so having a friend might be necessary for him.
C. The Talmud doesn’t necessarily apply to all cases but there are many reasons why it should apply to Danny’s Reuven.
II. Paragraph 2
A. A teacher or a friend could guide a person and help him get orientated to be a better person
B. A friend could offer advice and wisdom that can help a person
C. “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (Potok 74) simile makes me feel …
III. Paragraph 3
A. Danny sounds like he’s lost and depressed. “I can’t just walk out on them. I’m a little trapped.” (Potok 81)
B. “People are not always what they seem to be.” (Potok 74) He may be a Hasid but he has a life.
C. Danny seems like he’s going through a painful experience when his father doesn’t talk to him. “It is good he has acquired a friend. Just so his friend does not teach him scientific criticism.” (Potok 86)
IV. Paragraph 4
A. The Talmud is right in that a person needs a teacher and a friend.
B. In a way, Reuven was a good friend to Danny because he opened up Danny’s eyes in seeing the world.
C. Reuven helped Danny cooperate with the silence and endure it.
Question:1 What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteMy views of Danny Saunders changed from the time period of the baseball game to the time period of his hospital visit. A first, I had the impression that Danny was a cruel bigot. He stated that his team would "kill" the "apikorsim." Also, he intentionally hit Reuven in the eye with a baseball. Later on in the story, during Danny's visit to the hospital, I got a different impression of Danny Saunders. Although I still saw him as a bigot, he seemed patient and regretful to me. After more visits, I got further insight on his life and came to see him as a conflicted person who was bright and, surprisingly, compassionate. My views of Danny Saunders transformed from a cruel bigot to a compassionate and intelligent but conflicted person
Question: What happens to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny? How do the boys feel about each other before and after this event?
ReplyDeleteWhat happens to change the relationship between Danny and Reuven is that after Danny injured Reuven in the baseball "war", Danny actually comes to the bedside of Reuven to visit him and give his condolences. This was a symbolic act because Reuven, as we know, thought that he would be the last person on earth to come and visit him because he was a Hasidic first of all and was the person that injured him in the first place.
Before Danny came and visited him in the hospital, Reuven already had some sort of vendetta against Danny. He even says, "I told myself that I didnt like his Hasidic-bred sense of superiority and it would be a pleasure to defeat him and his team..." You can already see that he had a certain dislike for Danny even though he didnt even speak to him.
Before Danny came to visit Reuven in the hospital which was the changing point of their whole relationship, Danny seemed to not like Reuven or just had a distaste for Reuven because he said to him during the baseball game,"I told my team that we're going to kill you apikorsim this afternoon." To call someone that you haven't met and "apikoros" seemed really mean because it sort of questioned their faith as a Jew because the word "apikoros" referred to a sort of Jewish skeptic that denounced the basic teachings of Judaism like the existence of a god itself. Danny even admitted to Reuven that he wanted to kill him when he threw that second curveball to him. This suggests that three was some sort of tension between them.
Outline for essay:
Paragraph 1
Quote the line that Mr. Malter quotes the Talmud
Interpret the quote from the Talmud
Show disagreement or agreement with the quote's meaning. (This will be the central claim that you refer back to)
Paragraph 2
Give a real life example in which having a friend is essential.
Show how this supports your agreement/disagreement
Give an example of having a teacher
Show how this supports your agreement/disagreement
Transition sentence using an example including Danny
Paragraph 3
Give an example of how Danny was searching for a teacher.
Use this to support your agreement/disagreement
Give an example of how Danny was looking for a friend
Use this example to support your agreement/disagreement
Paragraph 4
Try to visualize what might've happened if Danny did NOT have a friend in Reuven or a teacher in Mr. Malter. (Formulate the scenario to support your agreement/disagreement)
Going back to your central claim of agreement or disagreement, show how Danny's treatment by Reb Saunder's sort of forced him to find a friend and teacher.
1) What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDelete- I thought Danny was very mean and competitive during the baseball game because he hit the ball with a lot of strength and it injured Reuven. Even if he wanted to win, Danny did not have to hit the ball so hard. After Danny's visit to the hospital, I thought Danny was quite caring. Danny actually seemed really sorry for his actions. Even though Reuven was angry and yelling at him, Danny did not yell back and just kept apologizing.
OUTLINE:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
- State my agreement toward Talmud's idea.
- Reb Malters says, "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Chapter 4, page 74)
- Introduce a bit about Danny Saunders and then state that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets.
Paragraph 2:
- Friends are valuable because they are there to listen to your problems and comfort you.
- State that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he especially needs a friend.
- Reb Saunders says, "The way he acts and talks doesn't seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks." (chapter 4, page 74-75)
- State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven.
- "Then he looked at me and smiled.It was a sad smile, but it seemed to break the mood he was in." (chapter 4, page 80) "He smiled but said nothing." (chapter 4, page 81)
Paragraph 3:
- State that teachers are important because they teach you important morals that help in life.
- Danny says he has to do two blatt of Talmud everyday because "My father wants it that way." (Chapter 3, page 68)
- State how Reuven's father gives Reuven a lot of advice.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
- State that the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets.
- State that Revuen was a good friend to Danny,
- State that teachers are important because they teach about important life lessons and facts.
Favorite Question: What happens to change their relationship?
ReplyDeleteDuring the book, their relationship faces both ups and downs. When Reuven ends up in the hospital because his glasses broke into his eye, Danny decides to visit him. At first, Reuven is skeptical and doesn’t want to see Danny. However, Reuven’s father tells him that he should become friends with Danny, and Reuven does. They begin talking about their personal lives, how they live, and who they are. We learn that Reuven’s mother has died shortly after giving birth to him. We also learn that Reuven’s father wants him to become a mathematician, but Reuven wants to be a rabbi. Danny’s father raises him in silence, and Danny seems troubled by this. It was very interesting to see that the boys instantly clicked. Form the beginning I knew that they would have a long lasting friendship. However, later on in the book, Reuven’s father becomes very active in the Zionist Movement, which Danny’s father is against. When Danny’s father finds out that Reuven’s father is very active in the movement, he forbids Danny from talking to Reuven. They stop talking for about two years until they finally talk because they end up in the same class in college. During the time they don’t speak, Reuven’s father is very ill and he ends up staying in the hospital for a while. Reuven is very alone at home and spends a lot of time by himself. When they start talking they are very happy and Danny has excelled a lot in his studies of psychology.
Outline for Essay:
Paragraph 1: Introduction
-Refer back to line that Mr. Malter says in the book, which can be found in Chapter 4
-State whether I agree or disagree with the Talmud's idea
-Explain what the quote means without summarizing (interpret and give examples)
Paragraph 2: Body
-Compare Danny and Reuven's relationship to my life (giving a real life example- making connections)
-Explain in depth why I agree or disagree with the Talmud's view
-Explain the feelings the boys have towards each other and how it changes throughout the story
Paragraph 3: Body
-Explain the quote from Chapter 4 "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies, "Choose a friend."
-Give examples as to how Reuven chose Danny and why he chose Danny. Support this will details from the book.
-Talk about Reuven's father (this will be the way to show the importance of a teacher)
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
-Restate introduction:
-tell whether you agree or disagree (agree)
-state the final thought of Reuven and Danny's relationship
-state the final thought of Mr. Malter and Reuven's relationship
-explain how these relationships are important in a concluding sentence
4) Mr.Malter serves as a sort of guide for Danny, making sure Danny doesn't venture into a dark place in his thirst of knowledge by suggesting books for Danny. This is shown when Mr.Malter mentions the story of a man very similar to Danny, named Maimon, who's thirst for knowledge was never ending like Danny's; this thirst for knowledge made Maimon a sort of nomad, as he moved to Berlin joining group of philosophers, but was still not satisfied (page 106). Reuven learns of this relationship when Mr. Malter visits Reuven during one of Danny's visits. Potok may have chosen to reveal the relationship this way to show Danny's main internal conflict, whether or not to be a psychologist or a rabbi.
ReplyDeleteOUTLINE
I. Introduction
a. State the Talmud's ideas on friends and teachers and state my stance
b. state my views on teachers and friends.
c. state Danny's personality a bit.
d. transition into the paragraph discussing my views on friends and teachers.
II. Body Paragraph 1
a. State that friends and teachers help one throughout life.
b. State that friends serve as helpers and state why with an example from my experiences.
c. State that teachers serve as guides and state why w/ an example from my experiences.
d. Transition into why Danny needs a friend.
III. Body Paragraph 2
a. State that Danny has no one to talk to about his feelings.
b. State the internal conflict Danny goes through during the beginning of the story.
c. State how a friend like Reuven helped him in the long run w. an example.
d. Transition to the conclusion.
IV. Conclusion
a. State that the Talmud's ideas pertaining to friends and teachers.
b. State whether I agree with the idea about teachers from my experience.
c. State how a friend like Reuven helped Danny.
d. Use these examples to justify my siding with the Talmud's ideals.
----I agree with your logic. Not only that, I believe that a more important reason behind Potok's style was to convey to readers the level of seriousness and significance in Danny's visits to the library. The controversial books that he reads not only goes against his father's wishes, but they go against Danny's whole community and religion. Keeping it secret was probably the best way. Reuven's father didn't even mention these visits to Reuven to keep them a secret.
DeleteOUTLINE:
ReplyDeleteParagraph 1
- State agreement of the quote from the Talmud.
- "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (p74)
- Introduce Danny Saunders and then show how Danny studies the talmud every day.
Paragraph 2:
- Friends are important because they become your condifant, they keep your secrets and comfort you.
- SHow thatt Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he is very conflicted in regards to his profession and needs a friend.
- Reb Saunders says,Danny acts like an apikoros not an Orthodox jew. (page 74)
- State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven.
Paragraph 3:
- State that teachers are important because they teach you how to behave, act and you learn valuable life lessons. Teachers also serve as a role model.
- Danny says he has to study two blatt of Talmud everyday, and then he can play baseball. Reuven is amazed at how much Danny has to memorize. because (p 69)
- State bond that Reuven and dad have, and DAnny and his dad have.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion
- Restate that quote and the fact teachers and friends are valuable assets.
- Show HOW Revuen was a good friend to Danny,and how each benefited from their relationship.
- State that teachers are important because they teach about important life lessons and become a friend, and become trusted secret keepers and actually listen to your problems and try to help.
Question 2: Reuven is the son of David Malter, a hassidic teacher, scholar, writer, and humanitarian. Danny is the son of Reb Saunders, an Orthodox Tzaddik who is widely respected. Reuven and Danny meet for the first time as rivals in a softball game between their yeshiva's teams. That game turns into a spiritual war between the hassidic and orthodox sects. Danny's batting style is to hit the baseball back up the middle of the field. This gives him a reputation of trying to kill pitchers. Angered by not being able to hit Reuven's pitches, Danny hits the ball toward Reuven, shattering his glasses and sending him to the hospital with an injured eye. While recovering from his surgery, Reuven is visited by Danny. Danny apologizes and the two become best friends over time despite the difference between their cultures. From their frindeship, I learned many things. For one, Danny's father, a respected Rabbi, only talked to Danny during religious conversations since Danny was being brought up 'in silence'. I also learned that Danny's deepest wish was to become a psychologist rather than a rabbi as his father wanted. This was crazy since Danny, an Orthodox jew would have to abandon some customs to become a psychologist. I also learned that Reuven, who was expected to become a mathematician, wanted to become a Rabbi. This was unheared of since he was hassidic, and not that religious. I also learned that the only other person who knew of Danny's wishes was Reuven's father, since he helped Danny pick books to read on psychology.
Question Number One: The characters Reuven and Danny both met in the baseball game. They are Jews of different Sects, Hassidic and Orthodox, respectively. We both learn that Reuven's team really want to win the baseball game because Danny's team were supposedly the best.
ReplyDeleteOutline:
Intro: Establish that the Talmud urges people to find a teacher and choose a friend.
Agree or disagree (Agree)
Body 1: Introduce the chapter
Show that when Reuven was in bed, Danny came back the second day and talked about future careers
Refer back to the quote, explain how this shows of talking to Danny when Reuven is down is a sign of friendship
Body 2: Introduce the chapter
Show how their different perspectives in Judaism and how Reuven never knew Danny until the baseball game even though they lived in the same neighborhood.
Explain how the Reuven was surprised and interested when Danny talked about his "inherited position" as a rabbi.
Relate back to the quote, show how differences can result to acquaintance and later friendship.
Conclusion: Restate quote.
Reestablish how friendship can spark by talking and interests in differences.
For the future.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
ReplyDelete- I thought Danny was a huge prick during the baseball game. I thought he was some snotty kid who could treat everyone badly. Him and Reuven didn't even know each other. Reuven was nice and just made some small talk, but Danny ignored him. On top of that he smashed Reuven's face with a baseball and injured his eye severely. After the hospital visit, I felt bad for Danny. He pretty much had to hate Reuven because of his dad. His life was pretty much planned and dictated by his father.
Outline
I. Introduction
a. State "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" "Choose a friend." (page 74)
b. State what this means.
c. State my agreement.
II. Body Paragraph 1
a. State why teachers are important
b. State why friends are important
c. Add personal experiences
III. Body paragraph 2
a. State why Danny needs a teacher
b. State why Danny needs a friend
c. State what would happen if Danny were never friends with Reuven
IV. Conclusion
FAVORITE QUESTION:
ReplyDeleteWhat did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
I thought Danny was acting very mean and competitive during the baseball game. He hit the ball really hard and injured Reuven which was unnecessary even if he wanted to win so badly. However, after Danny's visit to the hospital, I thought Danny was kind and cared for Reuven. Danny seemed like he was actually sorry for what he did and he kept apologizing. I thought this was a very courageous and kind move for Danny.
OUTLINE:
Paragraph 1:
Introduction
~ State my agreement toward Talmud's idea.
~ Reb Malters says, "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Chapter 4, page 74)
~ Introduce a bit about Danny Saunders and then state that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea.
Paragraph 2:
~ Friends are valuable because they are there to listen to your problems and comfort you.
~ State that Danny's life supports the Talmud's idea because he especially needs a friend.
~ Reb Saunders says, "The way he acts and talks doesn't seem to fit what he wears and the way he looks." (page 74-75)
~ State how Danny feels whenever he sees Reuven,especially at the hospital
- "Then he looked at me and smiled.It was a sad smile, but it seemed to break the mood he was in." (page 80) "He smiled but said nothing." (page 81)
~ “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (Potok 74) <---simile
Paragraph 3:
~ State that teachers are important because they teach you important morals that help in life.
~ Give examples as to how Reuven chose Danny and why he chose Danny.
~ Danny says he has to do two blatt of Talmud everyday because "My father wants it that way." (page 68)
~ State how Reuven's father gives Reuven a lot of advice.
Paragraph 4:
Conclusion
~ Restate that the Talmud's idea that teachers and friends are valuable assets.
~ Restate that Revuen was a good friend to Danny,
~ Restate that quote and the fact teachers and friends are valuable assets.
~ Show how Revuen was a good friend to Danny,and how each benefited from their relationship.
Essay Outline
ReplyDeleteI. Introduction
1)introduce topic
2)quote Talmud (Mr. Malter)"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend."
3)state argument that Talmud is right and that Danny Saunders is a perfect example
4)transition
II. Body Paragraph 1
1)definition of "friend"
2)state how Reuven has helped Danny, discuss Danny before and after Reuven, interpretation
3)personal connection
4)connection
III. Body Paragraph 2
1)definition of "teacher"
2)how Mr. Malter has helped and enlightened Danny, mention Reb Saunders and how Mr Malter urged Reuven to befriend Danny
3)personal connection
4)transition
IV. Conclusion
1)restate argument
2)restate that Danny is a good example
3)end by stating that w/o friends and teachers, people wouldn't know which paths to take in life
Question: Describe the relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter. How does Reuven find out? Why might Potok have chosen to reveal their relationships this way? The relationship between Danny and Mr. Malter is a teaching method used by some Jewish people to teach their children. This method is the way of silence. Because Danny did not suffer when he was young, he wanted to show him what suffering was through silence. Therefore, he did not speak to him directly, and only spoke to him about religion. When he did want to speak with him, he spoke to him through Reuven. He found out about this slowly with small details throughout the story, and lastly, through when Mr. Malter's conversation with Danny and him at the end of the story. I think the author chose to reveal their relationship this way to make it more interesting. It also shows the difference in different sects of the Jewish religion, which is very interesting. Even though they follow the same religion, they have completely different beliefs on how people should be raised and different beliefs in politics which is intriguing.
ReplyDeleteOutline:
DeleteIntroductary:
In the story, it states that "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher... Choose a friend" I agree with this (why)
Paragraph one: Pros of a friend and backup information
Detail 1: Reuven helped him communicate with his "teacher" which is his father.
Detail 2: Reuven helped in other academic things such as math as well.
Detail 3: Reuven was a good listener to all the things Danny wanted to do with his life.
Paragraph two: Pros of a teacher
Detail 1: Mr. Malter taught Danny about his religion in depth.
Detail 2: Mr. Malter taught him about suffering to make him better understand the world.
Detail 3: Reuven's father who was also a "teacher" led him learn more about German philosophers to help persue his true dream.
Conclusion: Restate what was said, summarize and pull together. Confirm that I agree.
Explain who Reuven and Danny are and how they meet. What do you learn about each character in the novel's opening chapter?
ReplyDeleteDanny is a Hasidic Jew who lives in Brooklyn, in a community with Orthodox Jews and Russian Hasidic Jews. Reuven is an Orthodox Jew who lives on the same block as Danny. They meet each other during a baseball game against each other. Then when Reuven is hospitalized, they begin to meet each other more often. I learned that both characters are very religious. Danny tells Reuven he does not want to follow his father's path of becoming a rabbi. Reuven wants to be a rabbi, but his father tell him to be a mathematician when he grows up. Both characters read the Talmund and go to Shabbatt together.
P1: Intro
ReplyDeleteState the quote
Agree or disagree
Why?- friends and techers are very important; help one a lot, one need as much help as one can get
Connect this to The Chosen
P2: Teachers
What makes teachers valuable?
Example from own life
Connect to Chosen
P3: Friends
What makes friends valuable?
Example from own life
Connect to Chosen
P4: Why do Danny and Reuven need friends and teachers?
Reasons why
Proof: quotes, events in Chosen
P5: conclusion
Restate claim/ opinion
Tie the essay to a close
OUTLINE
ReplyDeleteI. Introduction
-Danny and Reuven and talk a little about them briefly.
-State the quote: The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to
choose a friend
-state whether i agree or disagree
II body paragraph 2
- Restate the quote and focus on teh teacher aspect
- state what mr. malters and Reb Saunders both have done to teach Danny
-state the benefits of having a teacher and the lessons they provide you with
III body paragraph 3
- Focus ont eh friend aspect
- Talk about Danny's social life BEFORE he met Reuven
-talk about Danny's social life AFTER he meets Reuven
-what the baseball game had to do with Danny's social life
IV conclusion
-restate quote
-restate argument (agree)
-support the arguments with some point mentioned int he body paragraphs.
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Question 1: what did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
When i was reading The Chosen, I felt that Danny was doing the right thing all along during the game. He didn't intentionally hit the ball into Reuven's face. i believed it was a mere coincidence. i thought the visit at the hospital was the starting/rising action of the story. This was the spark which set off the relationship between Danny and Reuven. Also, i thought it was nice of Danny to go and apologize to Reuven even though it wasn't his fault
1. What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game, I disliked Danny Saunders. He seemed nothing but an arrogant, menacing and nasty character. For example, he openly says to Reuven, “We’re going to kill you apikorsim this afternoon (Potok 23).” It’s supposed to be a friendly game of baseball, not a war. Not only does Danny want to kill Reuven, but he almost does. He hits Reuven right in the glasses with the ball, sending him to the hospital. However, my impression of Danny changed after his visit to the hospital. He did not act mean as he did in the baseball field. Like Reuven, I was surprised that Danny apologized and he was feeling miserable for hitting Reuven. He was actually caring and concerned for Reuven.
I. Introduction
Delete-State quote
-State that I agree with quote
-meaning of quote
-connect quote to Danny
-Transition
II. Body Paragraph
-why a friend is important
-how Danny and Reuven became friends
-how Reuven helped Danny as a friend
-transition
III. Body Paragraphs
-why a teacher is important
-state how Danny and Mr.Malter taught Danny
-How Reb Saunders also taught Danny
-Transition
IV. Conclusion
-State key points
-Wrap up sentence
Outline:
ReplyDeleteI. Intro
1) Topic Sentence - agreement
2) Quote - "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Potok, 74)
3) Tell who Danny is, and who his friend and teacher.
II.Body one
1) Explain why friends are important - traits of friends. Real life examples.
2) Explain why teachers are important - traints of teachers. Real life examples.
III.Body two
1) Tell Danny's troubles.
2) How Reuven is a friend to him, and how he helps him. Relate back to why needing a friend is important.
3) Describe relationship between Reb and Danny, note how it is similar to the relationship between student and teacher. Also Malter and Danny
IV. Conclusion
1) Restate argument - agreement
2) Note who was the friend and teacher of Danny again.
3) What would have happen if he was without them in his life.
Danny and Reuven were two kids living in the 1940s. Danny was a Hasidic Jew and Reuven was a Orthodox Jew. Danny and Reuven first met in a baseball game, with much hatred against each other. As Danny admitted, "... I'm not being melodramatic. I really wanted to kill you" (Potok, 67). Danny deliberately hit the baseball straight toward Reuven's eye, causing severe injury and hospitalizing him for days. While Reuven was in the hospital, Danny visited him many times. During the visits, Danny confessed his hateful feelings and apologize, asking to be forgiven. After the second visit, Reuven and Danny became friends and interacted with each other more. I learned that Danny was chosen to become a Rabbi, it was his inherited job to do so as the eldest male offspring in the family of Rabbi. Despite being Hasidic, he did not wish to become a Rabbi, but rather taking an interest in following the career of psychology. Reuven on the other hand wanted to become a Rabbi, which seem ionic in ways. His father understands even though he wanted him to become a mathematics professor.
DeleteEssay Outline:
ReplyDeleteA. Introduction
1) Re-state Mr.Malter's reminder to Reuven about the Talmud's idea.
2) Agree or disagree with the Talmud's idea.
3) State a reason why Danny Saunders is a good friend?
4) Why Danny needs a friend?
B. Body Paragraph 1
1) How has Danny effected Reuven's life?
2) How has Reuven effected Danny's life?
3) What brings the two together?
4) How they can help each other as friends?
5) Connection to how friends have helped me?
C. Body Paragraph 2
1) How has Mr. Malter helped Reuven and Danny?
2) How might Reb Saunders help Danny and Reuven?
3) Connection to how teachers/parents have helped me?
D. Conclusion
1) Agree or disagree with the statement.
2) Danny is a good friend to Reuven (example).
3) Teachers, parents, and friends have helped with our decisions all through our lives. It is what makes us who we are and where we are.
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game, I saw Danny in a bad light. Danny seemed like a conniving extremest who thought highly of himself. This apparent aspect of his personality was shown especially when Danny tells Reuven "“We’re going to kill you apikorsim", which is both a threat and a condescending comment (apikormism is degrading term meaning a Jew educated in Judaism who denies basic tenets of faith)(Potok 23). My views of Danny changed drastically when he came to visit Reuven, for in doing so, he showed consideration, kindness, maturity and guilt. He explained that he had to make the ball game in essence a "holy war" or else he wouldn't be able to have a baseball team (Potok 13). Danny turned out to be a smart talented boy, who would prove to be a valuable friend.
Outline:
I. Introduction
a. State agreement with the Talmud ideas
b. Quote Reb Malter: " "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" Reuven replies,"Choose a friend." (Potok, 74)
c. Briefly list why teachers, and students are valuable
II Body Paragraph 1
a. state that Danny's friends were valuable during when he was conflicted about his life
b. Quote: "You mean you wouldn't become a rabbi if you had a choice?" "I don't think so" "What would you be?" "I don't know. Probably a physiologist" (Potok, 69).
c. Danny had a conflict between his dreams and his seemingly inherited fate. Needed a friend to talk to
d. connect to my life
III Body Paragraph 2
a. State that teachers were valuable to Danny
b. state how his father taught him silence,
c. state how Reb Malters gave him books to read to further expand his knowledge on literature outside of the Talmud and Jewish-based text (physicology)
IV Conclusion
a. State agreement once more
b. wrap up all ideas, into compact sentence
c. lastly, part with words of the importance of teachers and friends
I. Introduction: “The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend” (Potok 74).
ReplyDeleteII. Body Paragraph 1
a. Express agreement with the quote
b. A friend has an effect on how you behave, the type of people you interact with, and how.
c. A friend is someone who is compassionate.
d. Danny, after a chance encounter at a baseball game, realizes that Reuven is his friend, and in some ways, his teacher.
e. Relate the quote to ideas from the book – the benefit of Danny and Reuven’s Friendship. Point out how the friendship started; long-lasting friendships usually start this way.
III. Body Paragraph 2
a. Show how Mr. Malters provided guidance to Reuven
b. Show how Reb. Saunders provided guidance to Danny
c. Compare/Contrast the guidance they received
IV. Conclusion
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuvin in the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game Danny seemed cocky and rude. He had a sort of "Jock" personality where he was rude to others and was very competitive in the game. However, my feelings towards Danny changed after his visit to the hospital, Danny seemed as he was forced to be the type of guy he is because of the pressure from his father. Also, he didn't say anything back to Reuven when Reuven was being rude to him at the hospital.
I. Introduction
Delete-State the quote: The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. The other is to choose a friend
- Interpret the quote
-state whether i agree or disagree
II. Body Paragraph 1
- State why teachers are important
- State why friends are important
- Add personal experiences
- Restate if I agree or disagree
III. Body Paragraphs
-state how Mr.Malter taught Danny
-How Rueven taught Danny
- Sum up the bod paragraph restating the argument
IV. Conclusion
-Restate topic sentence from introduction along with argument, provide examples from each body paragraph.
-Wrap up the essay with an ending sentence.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game I saw Danny as an evil, malevolent kid, and just overall annoying, he seemed really evil when he said "we will kill you apikorism" (Potok,23) this was an act completely uncalled for, reuven never did anything to him, then when Reuven got hit by the ball in the face, I was pretty sure Danny did it on purpose, but later on when danny visits him at the hospital I realized that he didn't and he actually repented for what he did, and they later on ended up being great friends, so overall my image of him changed drastically.
Outline
Intro
Sentence one: topic sentence, state that I agree with the ideas of the talmud
sentence two: back up my argument with a quote
sentence three: give reasons as to why their family was important
Body paragraph 1
Sentence one: How much having a friend impacted Reuven
Sentence two: what characteristics Danny had that helped Reuven specifically
Sentence three: how they help each other develop
Sentence four: how I can connect this to my own life and friends
Body paragraph 2
Sentence 1: who has mentored Reuven and Danny?
Sentence 2: How has Dannys family molded him?
sentence 3: How did Reuvens family help mold Danny?
Conclusion
Sentence 1:Restate why you agree
Sentence 2: Restate/wrap up body paragraphs
Sentence 3: Finish it with a bang, some words that leave the reader thinking.
What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
ReplyDelete-During the baseball game Danny had a very cocky vibe to him. I found him to be annoying and I didn't like him very much. When it was talking about how he kept smiling when he was up at bat it made him seem, again, cocky and that his team was better than Reuven's team. Then, after his visit to the hospital I didn't find him to be as annoying or obnoxious. He was kind to Reuven and talked to him. Him going their in the first place made him seem more caring and courageous and adding on to that was the fact that Reuven snapped at him but Danny came back the next day anyways.
OUTLINE:
-Introduction:
1. I agree with the Talmud's idea
2. "The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" -Reuven's father (page 74)
"Choose a friend," was how Reuven responded. (page 74)
3. Both friends and teachers are valuable assets in life. (Somewhat of a "thesis statement" that shows the reader that I'll be talking about friends and teachers importance in life)
-Body Paragraph 1:
1. Friends are valuable in life because they are there to help you when you need it. They also support you and listen to you when you need to talk.
2. Danny needs a friend because of all the pressure that his father is putting on him to become a rabbi. He doesn't even want to become one so he talks to Reuven about it and Reuven listens and gives his advice along with his own problems.
3. Evidence on pages 69-70
4. “A Greek philosopher said that 2 people who are true friends are like two bodies with one soul” (page 74)
-Body Paragraph 2:
1. Teachers are important because they provide guidance and teach things like morals. They can also be someone to talk to when you need to.
2. In the beginning of the book Mr. Galanter was helpful to Reuven and his yeshiva. He gave them advice on what to do during the softball games. He also helped Reuven a lot.
3. Reuven's father gives advice to Reuven and he's also someone that Reuven talks to when he needs to (page 74)
-Conclusion
1. Restate the fact that friends and teachers are important assets
2. Danny and Reuven were bot good friends to each other
3. Mr Galanter and Reuven's father were both helpful teachers/figures in Reuven's life.
Outline
ReplyDeleteIntroduction
- Explain the need of friends
- Connect to religious ideas introduce how the Talmud urges people to find a teacher and a friend
- State how Mr. Malter wants Danny to be Reuven’s friend
- Thesis supporting the Talmud’s idea: The Talmud’s idea is valuable because friends can serve as consolation during times of trouble, and teachers care for and nurture their students
Paragraph 1
- Friends provide comfort during tough times
- Explain how the two get along well despite the hostile baseball game
- Danny was able to comfort Reuven during his time in the hospital with conversations about each of their own background and interests (Page 69 – 70)
Paragraph 2
- Teachers look after and raise their students
- Mr. Galanter took Reuven to the hospital after Reuven was hit by the ball
- Mr. Galanter came to check up on him
- Give examples of how Mr. Malter is a teacher to Danny and Reuven
Conclusion
- Explain how friends and teachers are important in life, especially to Danny and Reuven
- This is why the idea of the Talmud is precious
- Go broad: explain how friends can console you and teachers can give you important lessons
- Show how friends and teachers are important leave with a thought
Question: What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
During the baseball game, I saw Danny as a harsh serious baseball player. He came off to me as arrogant and aggressive, but talented according to how Davey Cantor thought highly of him and the team (page18). Danny was aggressive because of how he had swung the ball vigorously, with one hitting Reuven on the eye. My perspective of Danny changed when he visited Reuven in the hospital. Because of the way he had spoken to Reuven and how he was not angry even though Reuven was furious at Danny, Daanny was seen as a calm, friendly visitor. He was able to earn Reuven’s trust and showed that he would make be a great friend.
What happened to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny? How do the boys feel about each other before and after the event?
ReplyDeleteThe event that lead to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny was Reuven being hit by glass from his glasses from Danny's hit. Then having to have surgery and spend a week in the hospital. Before this event occurred Danny and Reuven hated each other a lot. Danny calls Reuven and his team apikorsim. He also threatened to kill Reuven. Reuven felt that Danny was an stuck up teenager who had to much pride. He also hates him and tells him to leave when he first visits him at the hospital. After Danny's second visit, Reuven and Danny get along very well and tell each other a lot about themselves.
Outline
Intro
Sentence 1: State the quote and state why i agree with it.
Sentence 2: State how and why Danny was affected by a friend in 2 sentences.
Body
Sentence 1: Explain why teachers are important in a person's life.
Sentence 2: Explain how Mr. Galanter assited Reuven and taught him. "My baseball philosophy is grounded on the defensive solidarity of the infield."(pg 11)
Sentence 3:Explain how Reuven's father was a teacher to Reuven and Danny.
Sentence 4: "I suggest a book, and two hours later he returns, thanks me, and tells me he has finished reading it, is there anything else i can recommend." (pg 84) "So I gave him another book to read, one that is a little bit more difficult, and the same thing occurs. He finishes it completely , returns to me, and we sit and discuss it."(pg 84-85)
Sentence 5: Explain how Danny viewed Reuven's father as a teacher who guided him in his secret education.
Body 2
Sentence 1: Explain how Reuven was a friend to Danny and how it affected Danny.
Sentence 2: "Okay , then you call me Danny." " Fine," I said. "Its the wildest feeling," he said . " I've never felt this way before."
Sentence 3 Describe how Danny reacted once he trusted in Reuven his friend.
Sentence 4 Describe how Danny shared everything with Reuven after they became friends.
Conclusion: Describe the importance or a friend and a teacher. Restate how Reuven's father and Reuven were important to Danny and how they affected him. How they allowed him to free the person trapped inside him.
1) What did you think of Danny during the baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the game, I thought of Danny as a skilled baseball player. But when the part of the book that told the reader that Danny always aimed for the pitcher, I was appalled. I mean, the idea of being a little competitive makes sense but when you get competitive to an extent where you want to harm someone is too much. After the hospital visit, I saw that Danny is just a kid with problems. Still though, so what? We all have problems. That doesn't give someone the right to want to hurt, much less kill, someone.
Outline.
Deletea. Introduction
1. Agree with teachings of the Talmud
2. Use quote and why I agree
b. Paragraph 2
1. Explain the importance of teachers
a. explain importance of knowledge
2. How did Mr. Malter teach Danny
3. How did Mr. Malter teach Reuven
4. How did Reb. Saunders teach Danny
c. Paragraph
1. describe importance of friends
2. Describe Reuven and Danny's friendship and relationship changes
Question: What did you think of Danny during the Baseball game? What did you think of him after his visit to Reuven in the hospital?
ReplyDeleteDuring the baseball game, I thought Danny was very vicious to the other team and to Reuven. He talked in a very nasty way towards Reuven, and would hit the ball straight towards the pitcher. Danny also grinned maniacally right before injuring Reuven, which was something i found as pretty scary. However, after danny visited Reuven in the hospital, I started thinking that Danny was a misunderstood, complex character, who felt guilt at what he did to Reuven and who needed a friend.
Outline:
Intro
State what Reuven's father said about choosing a friend.
Quote "two people who are true freinds are like two bodies with one soul" (74) and state that I disagree.
Paragraph #1
Friends with the same mind should know about each other, yet Danny and Reuven know very little about each other
Book 1 evidence: dialogue between Reuven and Danny shows that they do not know much about each other.
Book 2 evidence: Reuven learns from his father about the origins of Hasidic Jews and accompanies Danny to temple. this shows that he does not know much about Hasidic Jews.
Paragraph #2:
Friends who have "the same mind" would not have disagreements with each other because they would be able to see each other's point of view and resolve it.
Evidence: In Book 3, both Danny and Reuven break apart their friendship with no clear sign by the two of reconciling.
Conclusion: sum up of two points
4. Danny’s relationship with Mr. Malter is very much like a relationship between two friends. Danny and Mr. Malter both did not know each other at first, but after some time Mr. Malter figured out and Danny figured out after he seen Mr. Malter come visit Rueven. Danny and Mr. Malter meet in the library once Danny comes to Mr. Malter and asks for a good book to read. This relationship goes up and down because Danny does not want to tell Mr. Malter everything, but Rueven does anyways. After telling Mr. Malter, Mr. Malter helps Danny through Rueven.
ReplyDeleteIntro paragraph.
ReplyDelete- State the quote"The Talmud says that a person should do two things for himself. One is to acquire a teacher. Do you remember the other?" -Reuven's father (page 74)"
"Choose a friend," was how Reuven responded. (page 74)
- Explain the quote
- Say if i agree or disagree(i agree)
2. Body paragraph 1.
- Restate Quote
- Focus on who was the teacher for each of the boys
- Focus on Reb Saunders teaching Danny
- Focus on Mr. Malter and Reb Saunders teaching Danny
3. Body paragraph 2.
- Show how Rueven benefits from the friendship
- Show how Danny benefits from the friendship
- Show how Danny needs Rueven to talk to his dad.
4. Conclusion
- Restate quote.
- Restate agreement.
- Reiterate important points.