Additional Tasks Using evidence from the scientific article, write a well developed paragraph explaining why Harry’s behavior in Papa’s Parrot is normal for an early adolescent. See article at . Answer: When Harry enters middles school and chooses to spend more time with his friends, he is showing normal emotional development for an early adolescent. According to the article, as kids become more independent, they may show less affection and spend more time with friends. Use the suggestions in the attached article to help give advice to Harry about his problem. Set up your response in the form of an advice letter. See article at . [Possible source for examples of advice letters: (use this website with discretion, print out a few quality examples, rather than providing the whole website to students)] Answer: Dear Advice Person, My father just bought a parrot and talks to this bird all the time. I’m so embarrassed every time I walk by his store, I don’t even want to go in. What should I do? I want to hang out with him, but I don’t want to hang out with the bird! –Embarrassed Teen. Dear Embarrassed Teen, It is important to try to tell your dad how you feel and how you miss spending time with him. To avoid the embarrassment of the bird, perhaps you could ask your dad to hang out with you outside of the shop. – Advice Person
Additional Tasks Using evidence from the scientific article, write a well developed paragraph explaining why Harry’s behavior in Papa’s Parrot is normal for an early adolescent. See article at . Answer: When Harry enters middles school and chooses to spend more time with his friends, he is showing normal emotional development for an early adolescent. According to the article, as kids become more independent, they may show less affection and spend more time with friends. Use the suggestions in the attached article to help give advice to Harry about his problem. Set up your response in the form of an advice letter. See article at . [Possible source for examples of advice letters: (use this website with discretion, print out a few quality examples, rather than providing the whole website to students)] Answer: Dear Advice Person, My father just bought a parrot and talks to this bird all the time. I’m so embarrassed every time I walk by his store, I don’t even want to go in. What should I do? I want to hang out with him, but I don’t want to hang out with the bird! –Embarrassed Teen. Dear Embarrassed Teen, It is important to try to tell your dad how you feel and how you miss spending time with him. To avoid the embarrassment of the bird, perhaps you could ask your dad to hang out with you outside of the shop. – Advice Person
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