Okay for Now

• The challenges Doug faces deepen as readers begin to understand illiteracy, the quick judgment of others, his brothers’ circumstances, and his own self-doubts.  At the same time, Doug recognizes the strength others see in him, especially his courage to try at things when he has previously failed.  He also develops further as a character when he looks beyond himself to others.
• We’ll also connect to historical circumstances of the time, especially through the treatment of US veterans and their physical and emotional conditions when returning from Vietnam.  
• Expect nearly daily reading reflections as well as thematic reader responses, both of which will be found on Google Classroom.