1) What was Jesus Colon's dilemma on the train? What were the different factors he was weighing in his mind? 2) What was at stake in Colon's decision? How did he feel about his choice afterwards?

3) Why do you think he wrote this story?

4) Discuss the significance of the title. Why is it important to the message of the story?

5) Create a different ending to the story. What do you think Colon might have done? How do you think the woman might have responded to the action you have imagined for Colon? Describe how Colon would feel after he made a different choice.

6) Make a personal connection with this story and connect the two stories of "Little Things are Big" and "Danger of a Single Story."

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. it maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep bones strong, keep one’s heart rhythm steady, and supports a healthy immune system. magnesium also regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and may play a role in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. doctors and scientists are trying to determine whether magnesium may play a role in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. which is the main idea of this paragraph? a. the role of magnesium in human nutrition is being studied intensely. b. magnesium may be related to the body’s metabolism and other healthy functions. c. magnesium appears to contribute to hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. d. magnesium and a healthy immune system are separate diseases.

Which theme do all rivers run to the sea and maus share?

Focus question: miss maudie says, “atticus finch is the same in his house as he is in public” (61). what evidence so far proves this true?