How do ideas influence individuals or events in the text? Choose one important idea or individual, such as Chang-bo, in Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, and demonstrate how an idea
influenced him or her, setting off a chain reaction of events. Introduce your idea with clear and
precise language and with vocabulary or idioms from the selection. Use your understanding of
informational text elements to determine how ideas, individuals, and events interact in the text.
Provide transitions to clarify connections in your information. Use a formal style and cite specific
textual evidence to support your response. Complete your writing with an effective conclusion that
leaves your audience with an understanding of your topic and with an idea, fact, or question to think
about.