Joni Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. Discuss Joni's accident. How did it happen? What happened immediately after the accident? Use examples from the book.

2. Joni's family and friends had many different reactions to the accident. Compare and contrast their feelings. Use examples from the book.

3. Over time Joni had many different feelings and reactions to the severity of her accident and the limitations it placed on her. Describe those feelings and reactions and use examples from the book.

4. Joni had many struggles with her religious beliefs throughout the book. Describe some of those struggles and use...
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