An American Childhood

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What is the main theme of 'The Chase'?

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The main theme of 'The Chase' revolves around childhood innocence, the thrill of play, and the consequences of actions.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What point of view is 'The Chase' told from?

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'The Chase' is told from the first-person point of view, which means the narrator is a character in the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What does the term 'context clues' mean?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does it mean to 'glance' at something?

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To 'glance' means to look quickly or briefly at something.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Why is the man chasing the children in 'The Chase'?

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The man is chasing the children to teach them a lesson about their behavior.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What does Dillard mean by 'we all played by the rules'?

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Dillard means that once the children were caught, they accepted the situation and did not try to escape.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the significance of the setting in 'The Chase'?

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The setting, which includes picket fences and thorny hedges, creates a vivid backdrop for the children's playful chase and highlights the freedom of childhood.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is a first-person narrative?

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A first-person narrative is a story told from the perspective of a character using 'I' or 'we', allowing readers to experience the character's thoughts and feelings.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to 'teach a lesson'?

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To 'teach a lesson' means to help someone understand the consequences of their actions, often through experience.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Why do the children throw snowballs at cars?

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The children throw snowballs at cars because the cars are moving slowly and make good targets for their playful activity.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1