Chapter 21 of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
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Objective
I can summarize what happened in Chapter 21 of the book.
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Describe Connor's apartment. What details does Aven notice about it?
How does Connor's mom react when she meets Aven for the first time? Why does she react this way?
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Exit ticket
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“Briefly summarize Aven's visit to Connor's apartment in Chapter 21. What was the main conflict between Aven and Connor in Chapter 21, and what was Aven's realization about Connor? Describe Connor's mom's reaction to meeting Aven and to the invitation to the Tourette's support group in Chapter 21.”
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