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Common Lit: A Thief Dines Out, Hoping Later to Eat in by Rick Bragg
For most people, the threat of jail is enough to convince them to abide by society's laws. But for Gangaram Mahes, the promise of jail time is what prompts his criminal activity. In this New York Times article, Rick Bragg discusses why...
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Common Lit: "A Thief Dines Out, Hoping Later to Eat In" by Rick Bragg
In this "New York Times" article, Rick Bragg discusses why Gangaram Mahes prefers jail time to freedom. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site offers links to paired texts, questions and answers, an...