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The Trip: An American Adventure
Set in 1971, The Trip follows a sixteen-year-old riding across America on an aging Harley-Davidson. Its firsthand account provides opportunities for discussion of independence, judgment, American life, and the geography and culture of the period.
Reading and discussion guide
Seven guided reading sessions, chapter-specific questions, whole-book discussion topics, and writing prompts.
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Seven independent printable worksheets covering reading comprehension, decisions, repairs, trust, work, the two journeys, and memory.
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