Too Soon a Woman by Dorothy M. Johnson

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A short story by Dorothy M. Johnson titled "Too Soon a Woman."

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This story explores themes of family and adventure.

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TEKS.ELA.8.7A

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The family is leaving their home behind.

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They are traveling mile by mile, heading for the mountains.

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Father's response to the girl about resources.

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The father says they are nearly out of food and money, and he can't take anyone else.

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Girl's role during the journey.

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The girl looks after the little girls during the journey.

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TEKS.ELA.8.6C

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Father's interaction with the girl.

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The father does not talk to the girl during the journey.

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He brought in a porcupine once; that was fat meat and good.

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Mary roasted the porcupine in chunks over the fire.

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At the cabin, at least there was shelter.

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We had a few potatoes left and some corn meal.

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There was a creek that probably had fish in it.

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Pa tried fishing for half a day before he gave up.

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I remember my father’s sunken eyes in his gaunt, grim face.

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The memory of Pa's appearance stayed with me.

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TEKS.ELA.8.5E

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“I think I know where we are,” he said.

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Pa planned to get to old John’s and back in about four days.