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This sentence shows the quiet moment right before Jonas is skipped. Four of our vocabulary words (stage, group, calm, breath) all appear here, and the gentle verbs prepared, smoothed let young hands practice careful, unhurried pen strokes.
Jonas prepared himself to walk to the stage when the applause ended and the Chief Elder picked up the next folder and looked down to the group to call forward the next new Twelve. He was calm now that...
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Narration Prompt
Retell Chapter 7 to a grown-up. Begin with Jonas taking his seat, include Asher's Assignment, Fiona's Assignment, and end with what happens when the Chief Elder reaches number Nineteen.
Discussion Questions
- What in the story shows that Jonas was glad Asher received the Assignment of Assistant Director of Recreation?
- How do you know that Jonas was surprised and worried when the Chief Elder skipped his number?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A raised floor at the front of a room where people stand to be seen by others.
Item 2
A number of people who belong together or do something together.
Item 3
Feeling quiet and peaceful inside, not upset or worried.
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