This interactive chapter is a companion to Open ELA Chapter 1- Why We Write.

Click here to review the textbook chapter

When you’ve completed the reading and are familiar with the concepts, you can move on to the interactive chapter below.

Interactive Chapter: Why We Write + The Elephant- Chapter 1

The goal of these interactive chapters is to connect the concepts of literature to an actual novel. These chapters will provide practice questions akin to the SATs and the GED exam. My hope is that they provide opportunities for meaningful practice with a reading that’s worth your time.