Roadwork | Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Part One: November 20-23, 1973 Abstract

* Bart purchases two guns from Harvey's Gun Shop, stating that they are for his brother.

Part One: November 25-28, 1973 Abstract

* Bart convinces everyone that he has the purchase of the new plant under control.

Part Two: December 5-8, 1973 Abstract

* Bart reminisces about how his...
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