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A Boy Called Slow

Follow the life of Slow, a young boy who wishes to prove his courage and strength. Through determination and bravery, Slow overcomes obstacles to become a skilled warrior. This biography explores themes of respect, customs, and inherited traits.

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A Boy Called Slow

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  1. A Boy Called Slow • A Boy Called Slow

  2. One Land, Many Trails Story Strategy Predict / Infer Genre Skill Drawing Inferences Biography

  3. Sitting Bull • (Tatanka Iyotake)

  4. Vocabulary

  5. Key Vocabulary • customs • determination • extended • inherited • raid • reputation • respect

  6. Think about the selection title and review the illustrations. What can you infer about the main character? What can you predict will happen? Strategy Focus

  7. We must consider the facts and details that the author does not give and come to an understanding on our own. Conclusion + =

  8. 274

  9. Selection 1

  10. Returns Again hopes his son will hunt for the people and protect them The boy is born into a loving family who will help him grow up to be strong and brave Returns Again and his wife give thanks when a son is born Slow admires his father’s courage, wisdom, and bravery. As Slow grows up, he is unhappy with his name. He wishes for a vision of bravery

  11. Slow has grown to be strong, confident, and skilled—maybe he is old enough to become a warrior. Slow is daring and brave, and he shows skill as a warrior

  12. He says he wasn’t sure his friend would like his house because it is small. Leigh might feel a bit ashamed of his house, or he might worry about losing Barry as a friend Someone may just be worried that the other person will find some reason not to like them. Page 420

  13. The End

  14. Customs • Usual way followed by people of a particular group One of the customs of Native Americans is dressing in traditional costumes and dancing to music.

  15. Determination • The quality of being firm in carrying out one’s plans Tiger Woods showed great determination after winning his 12th major PGA career victory.

  16. Inherited • Received something from an ancestor _____________________________ inherited ___________________ from ___________ ____________________________________.. Slow inherited the gift of understanding the speech of animals and birds from his father.

  17. Raid • An attack for the purpose of taking property The crows raided the nest.

  18. Reputation • What others think about the character and behavior of someone Slow had gained a reputation as one of the strongest of the boys.

  19. Respect • Feelings of admiration and approval Students should treat and give respect to their teachers.

  20. Extended • Enlarged; made to include more. The truck was extended so it could hold more passengers.

  21. Objectives • We will: • TEXT

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