1 2 3 Pages to read: p. 94-95 Pages to read: 94-95 Pages to read: 98-99

Focus: From what you have read so far, how would you describe Reba Jo?

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Focus: Why do you think Jackie Mims Hopkins wrote this story? How can you tell?

Focus: What offer does the horned toad make to Reba Jo? Be specific.

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Inferring Character Inferring Author’s Purpose

Details/Literal Strategy Strategy Strategy

"The Horned Toad Prince"

by

Jackie Mims Hopkins

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4 5 Pages to read: 102-103 Page to read: 104-105

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Focus: Why do you think the author writes, “You know dang well a kiss wasn’t part of this deal, you low-life reptile” instead of “No, I won’t give you a kiss”?

Focus: How has Reba Jo’s attitude toward the horned toad changed? Why?

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Critical Thinking/ Question the Author

Compare and Contrast/ Infer

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