Read Chapters 8-11.
Common Core Objectives
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.
Content Summary for Teachers
Chapters 8-11
In Chapter 8, the Smales have missed their moment to ask July for the keys to the bakkie, so he keeps them. He begins to learn how to drive. Maureen and July have subtly tense conversations about July’s decision to learn how to drive. Maureen is mildly upset that July did not...