PTI - Chapter 03

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Thursday, May 7, 2020 - Chapter 03

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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In this lesson, you will:

Understand how Junior’s style of narration develops their understanding of his character, life on the reservation, and his relationship with Rowdy.

Tip for Success: As you read and listen to the story, think about how Alexie develops Junior as a character into someone we feel like we know. Be ready to use the text to help you share your thoughts.

Chapter 3: Revenge is My Middle Name (15 minutes)

Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.

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Copy and paste a quote from the text that shows how Junior describes Rowdy.

PTI - Chapter 03

Last updated almost 6 years ago

3 Nsɛmmisa

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - Chapter 03

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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In this lesson, you will:

Understand how Junior’s style of narration develops their understanding of his character, life on the reservation, and his relationship with Rowdy.

Chapter 3: Revenge is My Middle Name (15 minutes)

Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.

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How does Junior describe Rowdy?

He is the toughest kid on the reservation

He is his best human friend

He has a strong heart

Answers A, B, and C

Copy and paste a quote from the text that shows how Junior describes Rowdy.

What do we learn about Rowdy from the Junior's description of him? Answer the question by making a claim, use evidence from the text, and analyze how your evidence supports your answer. You may use the same quote from the previous question.
Sentence Starters:
Based on Junior's description, we learn that Rowdy... For example, in the text, Junior says, "____." This shows that...