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Part One

· The following version of this novel was used to create this Lesson Plan: Grisham, John. Sooley. New York, Doubleday, 2021.

· After a dedicatory note, Chapter 1 begins with an initial assessment of Samuel Sooleymon’s presence on the basketball court—17 years of age, 6’2” tall, quick, possessed of a fine vertical leap but less good passing and shooting.

· A subsequent assessment follows, noting that several months later, Samuel has grown two inches, and he remains quick but erratic.

· Samuel’s personal and family background are related.

· Samuel’s skills in basketball are noted, and his selection to try out for a South Sudanese national youth team occasions celebrations: “Everyone wanted to celebrate Samuel’s breathtaking news” (4).

· The stakes of selection to the national youth team are noted, with remarks made that such selection could lead to an NBA career.

· As the selection trials approach, Samuel considers his prospects while...

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