Insignificant Events in a Cactus Life Chapters 18-20

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Objective

I can summarize the key events that happen in chapters 18-20 of *Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus*.

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Practice

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1

What did Aven learn about tarantulas, and how did she tell people about it?

2

How did Aven's dad try to get her excited about soccer, and how did she feel about it?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

What did Aven do when she found the necklace on the hill in chapter 18? What did Aven, Connor, and Zion say about the necklace in chapter 19? What was Aven's play "Down and Dirty in Kansas City" about, and what did Connor and Zion think of it in chapter 20?

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