The stories, poems, and essays in this unit encourage you to move forward—to open new doors and discover new friends. By reading about the ways in which these characters and writers reach out, you will take steps toward understanding more about your world and the people in it. Check out the Additional Questions, Hot Links, Internet Activities, Reading Strategies, and Self-Tests for this unit using the navigation bar at the left.
Comparing Literary Works
Garrison Keillor	How to Write a Letter	Nonfiction	102
Leslie Marmon Silko	How to Write a Poem About the Sky	Poem	106
Comparing Literary Works
Myron Levoy	Aaron's Gift	Short Story	112
Helen Keller	Water	Autobio-graphy	120
Isaac Bashevis Singer	Zlateh the Goat	Short Story	128
Comparing Literary Works
Charlotte Pomerantz	Door Number Four	Poem	140
George Eliot	Count That Day Lost	Poem	141
Nikki Giovanni	The World Is Not a Pleasant Place to Be	Poem	142
Comparing Literary Works
Jesse Stuart	Old Ben	Autobio-graphy	154
Arthur C. Clarke	Feathered Friend	Short Story	159