Long Way Down p.1-106

What happened to Shawn?

• He joined a notorious gang.

• He was shot and killed.

• He got lost on the way home.

• His brother was murdered.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is Shawn?

• Shawn is Will's older brother.

• Shawn is Will's younger brother.

• Shawn is Will's cousin.

• Shawn is Will's best friend.

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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

Who is Will?

• Shawn's dad

• A 15-year-old boy and the narrator

• Shawn's older brother

• A 17-year-old boy and the narrator

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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

Who is Buck?

• He is Will and Shawn's uncle.

• He is a member of the Dark Suns.

• He was like an older brother to Shawn.

• He is Will and Shawn's dad.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What do we learn about Shawn's gun?

• It wasn't loaded

• He got it illegally

• It is missing a bullet

• It is lost

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What did Shawn buy at the store?

• Shawn bought soap for his mom.

• Shawn bought a book.
• Shawn bought a bag of chips.
• Shawn bought a new shirt.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Who is Riggs?

• He was like an older brother to Shawn.

• He is Will's best friend.

• He is Will's no. 1 suspect.

• He is a neighbor who spoke to the cops.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of these is not an anagram?

• Alive/a veil

• ocean/canoe

• scare/cares

• piece/peace

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How is the book structured?

• The book begins in medias res.

• The book is structured in chronological order.
• Each section represents a stage of grief.

• Each section is a stop on the elevator.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What was odd about Buck getting on the elevator?

• Buck didn't live in the building.

• Buck was afraid of elevators and had to be carried on.

• Buck is dead.

• Buck was a dog, and dogs don't usually ride elevators.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2