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Stanley and Zero are very thirsty after a long walk across the dry lake bed, but each boy pretends not to be thirsty so the other will not have to drink first. When they finally do drink, they do it together. Copying this passage helps a young reader see how real friends take care of each other, even with something as small as a drink of water.
“You sure you’re not thirsty?” he asked. “Not me,” said Zero. His voice was dry and raspy. When they did finally take a drink, they agreed to do it at the same time. Zero, who was now carrying the sac...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell the story of Chapter 43 in three or four sentences. Include how Zero remembers his mother and his giraffe Jaffy, how Stanley slides down the mountain, and how the boys sneak back to Camp Green Lake.
Discussion Questions
- Zero tells Stanley about Jaffy, his stuffed giraffe, that he used to hug when his mother left him on a doorway or a park bench. What in the story shows you how important Jaffy was to Zero, and what makes you think Zero loved him so much?
- In the chapter, Stanley and Zero each keep saying they are not thirsty so the other one will not have to drink first. What in the story shows you what kind of friendship this is, and how do you know the boys are taking care of each other?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Needing or wanting something to drink.
Item 2
Rough and dry sounding, like a tired voice.
Item 3
Glass containers with wide mouths and tight lids for holding food or water.
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