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The open doorway
Mara seems nervous. She folds the paper “until its corners softened.” Repeating this movement suggests tension while she waits.
Discuss: What changes at the end? Point to a detail that supports your idea.
Word help
audition: a short performance to try for a role
audible: loud enough to hear
steadier: more controlled or less shaky
Think through your idea in any language first. Then use a detail from the scene to explain it in English.
Your task: Explain how Mara responds to uncertainty. Use a claim, a detail from the scene, and your explanation.
Sentence support
Mara responds to uncertainty by ___. The text says “___.” This shows ___ because ___.
Ready for a challenge?
Consider a second interpretation of Mara’s behavior. Explain which interpretation has stronger evidence and what remains uncertain.
Exit ticket
Which detail best supports the idea that Mara acts despite her hesitation?
Before submitting, check: Do I make a claim, use an accurate detail, and explain how the detail supports my claim?