Beginnings, Middles, and Endings
Good Beginnings
" Please tell me why 14-year-old Kevys Wilfredo Palmera has been arrested by the Venezuelan Navy."
" I am studying about human rights in Mr. Parker’s sixth grade at Linclon Middle School."
" I am worried about Ayat ‘Abd al-Jabbar Salman who is twelve years old like me. She was taken into custody at a pro-democracy rally early in April 1995."
Good Middles
" When the policemen broke into the home of Sonny and Mmeli Msweli and threatened to hurt them and their grandmother, the police were violating the family’s basic human rights."
" I believe governments should protect children. Policemen shouldn’t ever be allowed to hurt homeless kids."
" I think your personal attention to the plight of Kurdish children who have lost their homes could make a difference."
Good Endings
" I look forward to hearing from you and learning all about how you plan to keep Wagner safe during and after the trial."
" I hope you will let me know that Salamat is safe and will not be put to death."
" Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, please answer as soon as you have time."