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What story do these doors inspire for you?
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.
Another option: Consider these doors a metaphor and tell us what new beginnings you hope for by describing the door you’d like to walk through, and what might be on the other side.
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article (written in 2018) to learn more.
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Students 13 and older in the United States and the United Kingdom, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public.
