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Learning Target: FIND EVIDENCE IN THE TEXT (QUOTE WORD FOR WORD FROM
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Why did Ross wake up in a barn?!
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How do you think Ross was feeling when he couldnt locate the exit of the barn?!
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Why do you think the man walked away from Ross?!
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Page 2 of the text states Suddenly, a cascade of sparks rained down on him. He
grabbed the matchbox and retreated. Explain what the author means...!

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Define the meaning of obscured used on page 2 of the text.!
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Sketch what you visualized as Ross entered the horse stall to escape. Use details from
the story to complete this sketch.!

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Why didnt Ross go back to tell the barn owner what happened? How do think he would
have reacted if Ross did try to tell him what happened?!

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What caused Rosss father to change his attitude?!
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Why did Ross steal money from his brother, Tom?!
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Why do you think Ross wanted to help the lady with the cart?!
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What did you visualize when they reached the old house? Use details from the story to
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How did Ross feel when he heard the girl tell the news about another fire?!
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Explain what Emily meant on pg. 28 when she said Yeah....And Im just a girl. If I wore
trousers and my name was-.!

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How did Emily feel about Ross staying at her house?!
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How did Jimmy feel about his father being away from the home for work?!
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Why did Ross offer to help the man in the Model A Ford?!
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How was Ross feeling when he saw the Sheriff?!
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What did the author mean on pg. 38 when she said, Watching the vehicle pull away,
Ross began to worry in earnest?!

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What did Ross decide to do after his encounter with the Sheriff?!
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On page 39, the text says Ross realized that he left a clear trail, as if he had walked
through wet cement. What did Ross mean by this?!

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How does Emily feel about boys?!
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Why do you think Aunt Minnie asked for some soil?!
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How was Ross feeling during the conversation about the barn burning over dinner?!
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What gave Mary the idea that Ross may have set the fire?!
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Do you think Mary believed Rosss story?!
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