Read the story “The Lightkeeper’s Discovery.” Based on the events in the story, write a response to the following:

Explain why Pa tells Benjamin that his life in the lighthouse has trained him well and whether you agree with Pa.

Write a well-organized argumentative essay that uses specific evidence from the story to support your answer.

Remember to —

clearly state your opinion
organize your writing
develop your ideas in detail
use evidence from the story in your response
use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Manage your time carefully so that you can —

review the selection
plan your response
write your response
revise and edit your response