CROSS GENRE PRACTICE

BOTH the author of the story“The Censors” and the speaker of the poem “Superheart” would most likely agree that —

• love is a wondrous thing.

• love can help someone not become vulnerable.

• love can sometimes be dangerous.

• love is good only when you're happy.

While "Superheart" discusses the idea of being vulnerable in a relationship, "The Censors" -

• shows how love can get you caught up and not thinking straight.

• conveys the idea that working hard is a good way to fall in love.

• shows how a person can not love another person enough.

• conveys the idea that love is ALWAYS great and works out for the best.

What ideas do "The Censors", "Superheart" and the NBA Video all have in common?

• Hard work pays off.

• Love is a powerful thing.

• Being strong takes teamwork.

• Stress can cause major problems in life.

Write a summary of "The Censors" (HINT: SWBST)

Read the short story, “The Censors” and the poem “Superheart”.

Based on the information in both selections, write a response to the following:

Explain how the author of the story and the poet both emphasize how love can be a dangerous thing. Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the selections to support your answer.

(WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT ONLY)