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Looking for a fountain of youth? Scholars analyze a group of texts by Gary Soto that pertain to the difficulties of growing up. Activities pertaining to vocabulary, close reading, and shared writing prepare learners for the final task of writing an essay.
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- Create a portfolio for pupils to keep their work
Classroom Considerations
- Suggests saving one text for independent reading
- Create a free account for full access
- Requires skills in summarizing
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- Includes a variety of text by the same author
- Lists symbols for annotating
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