Language Arts

4. Analyze: Reread paragraphs 1-3 and note details about setting and character traits. How is the historical setting related to the characters?

5. Draw Conclusions: Review the author's use of language in paragraph 8. How do mood and characterization suggest the text's theme?

6. Marigolds

Notice & Note: Review paragraphs 36-48. What does Lanesha realize about their situation? Explain how Lanesha uses this realization to help TaShon overcome his sense of hopelessness.