Avi's The Fighting Ground

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Objective

I can describe the main character's choices and their consequences in *The Fighting Ground*.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe Jonathan's feelings about the war and how they influence his actions in the story.

2

What motivates Jonathan to disobey his father and run towards the tavern? What does he hope to achieve?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe Jonathan's choice to run towards the tavern after the bell rings. What happens immediately after he makes this choice? What does Jonathan choose to do when his mother tells him to come right back after finding out what the bell was for? What is the consequence of this choice, according to her instructions?

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