Insignificant Events in Chapter 17

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can describe how a character changes or reacts to an event in Chapter 17 of "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus."

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Mrs. Rogers Reads Aloud: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Chapter 17)

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œHow does Connor react when Aven first suggests going to the Tourette's social event? Describe his initial reaction and what it reveals about his feelings about his Tourette's. Describe how Aven's feelings about being "normal" seem to change after attending the Tourette's social event. Use specific details from Chapter 17 to support your answer. How does Connor react to Dexter and his tics at the meeting? What does this reaction suggest about how Connor is feeling about his own Tourette's?”

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