Page 91 - SpringBoard_ELD_Grade8_Flipbook
P. 91
ACTIVITY 2.3
continued
My Notes
Interpret the Text using Close Reading
26 “Asher,” Jonas said one morning, “look at those flowers very carefully.” They were standing beside a bed of geraniums planted near the Hall of Open Records. He put his hands on Asher’s shoulders, and concentrated on the red of the petals, trying to hold it as long as he could, and trying at the same time to transmit the awareness of red to his friend.
27 “What’s the matter?” Asher asked uneasily. “Is something wrong?” He moved away from Jonas’s hands. It was extremely rude for one citizen to touch another outside of family units.
28 “No, nothing. I thought for a minute that they were wilting, and we should let the Gardening Crew know they needed more watering.” Jonas sighed, and turned away.
68 SpringBoard® English Language Development grade 8
© 2017 College Board. All rights reserved.
