The No-Guitar Blues is a relatable story about honesty, choices, and growing up. This engaging and comprehensive lesson includes worksheets exploring Fausto’s conflict, along with interactive games and paired activities.
What’s Included:
- Common Core Standards
- Teaching Guide
- Pre-Reading Worksheet
- Vocabulary Worksheet
- Multiple Choice Comprehension
- Analysis Questions
- Conflict Worksheet
- Written Response Essay
- Paired Video
- Paired Informational Text
- Real-World Connection
- Extension Activities
- Online Game
- Answers
A PowerPoint presentation has been included to accompany the lesson.
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