Photograph of the selection 1 title page, “Nadia the Willful”
Selection 1 Overview
  • Build Background

  • Language & Grammar

    Express Opinions

    Use Complete Sentences

  • Prepare to Read

    Learn Key Vocabulary

    Learn a Reading Strategy

    Make Inferences

  • Read and Write

    Focus on Genre

    Short Story

    Apply the Reading Strategy

    Make Inferences

    Critical Thinking

    Reading Fluency

    Read with Phrasing

    Vocabulary Review

    Write About the Guiding Question

  • Connect Across the Curriculum

    Literary Analysis

    Evaluate Literature: Imagery

    Evaluate Characters

    Interpret Metaphor

    Vocabulary Study

    Use Simile, Metaphor, and Personification

    Language and Grammar

    Express Opinions

    Writing and Grammar

    Write About Conflicts

Build Background
Connect

Anticipation Guide Conflict is difficult. Read the statements below and tell whether you agree or disagree with them.

Anticipation Guide

AgreeDisagree
1. You should not talk about problems or feelings.__________
2. You should never change your mind.__________
3. If you know something is right, act on your belief.__________
Bedouin Culture

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