21st Century Cowboys 2C

Making lots of money is not Cameron's priority. What are his two priorities for choosing his job?

Answer explanation

He would prefer to live in a beautiful place and do the things he loves.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it tough for the horses on the ranch?

• They are separated from their family.

• They have to survive all-year round in the elements.

• They work long hours.

• They are trapped and can't roam freely.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How do the cowboys help the horses survive in the elements?

• They move them to the lower plains in Winter and back up to the ranch in Spring.

• They move them close to the ranch in Winter and to lower elevations in Spring.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are the two reasons Cameron still chooses to do the round-up rather than putting the horses on trailers?

Answer explanation

This is because it's tradition and for the camaraderie.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What tone does Cameron use when discussing his horses? He speaks....? (you can choose more than 1)

• proudly

• with concern

• angrily

• affectionately

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Cameron mean when he says "not many people get to do that sort of thing"?

Answer explanation

He means that they don't get to work on their own/ without others bugging them. He also means they don't get to work with horses.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Do you think Cameron cares about his horses? What makes you think so?

Answer explanation

Yes I do. He gets emotional talking about the horse injuring itself and dying.

He chokes up talking about the horse dying and says "it hit me pretty hard".

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which adjective best describes Cameron?

• Conceited

• Arrogant

• Humble

• Shy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Do you think job satisfaction is more important than money or money is more important than job satisfaction? Explain.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1