Identify the central idea of the excerpt and describe how the author’s use of a sequential text structure helps her develop that central idea effectively. Then choose two to three paragraphs from the text and explain the essential role that each one plays in the text structure.
What does each paragraph contribute to the sequence of events that Beals describes? How do your selected paragraphs add memorable facts and details to her account of this turning point in her life?
What conclusion can you draw about her experience? Be sure to support your ideas with textual evidence.