EOG Prep Lesson: No Hero Text

Hester was a man who used his prior knowledge of bears to creatively earn money.

Hester was desperate, so he foolishly put his life at risk.

Hester lied about his background and unfairly cheated the fairground out of $225.

Hester’s crops failed because he did not properly care for them.

to introduce the setting of the selection

to provide background information about the main character

to give specific detail about the bear in the wrestling cage

to provide knowledge of what happens to the bear

They represent a dependable person who will lead the way.

They represent a chance to seek safe entertainment.

They represent a risky experience that awaits him.

They represent an opportunity to solve a problem.

Mollie would want to come along, too.

Mollie would be afraid of the danger.

Mollie would want him to get a job.

Mollie would tell him to take the kids with him.

Hester and the bear were helping each other.

Hester and the bear were hurting each other.

Hester and the bear were hitting each other.

Hester and the bear were hugging each other.

He uses information that he learned as a child.

He injures the animal so it cannot fight.

He pretends to be asleep, and he is left alone.

He frightens the animal because he yells at it.

The countryside provides the suspense for the characters and the action.

The country fair provides the arena for the conflict and the resolution.

The country fair sets up the details that foreshadow the main problem.

The countryside represents the emotional reactions felt by the characters.