🟢 FAMILY & TRADITION
This holiday celebrates loved ones who have died.
What is DÃa de los Muertos?
The main character of the novel.
Who is Sofia?
Sofia struggles to fit in because she comes from a different __________ than many of her classmates.
What is background?
Heritage
What is traditions and culture passed down through generations?
The novel teaches that family traditions help shape a person's...
identity
Sofia learns that true wealth comes more from these than from money.
What are family and traditions?
Sofia dreams of attending this type of school.
: What is a private school?
One challenge Sofia faces is balancing her family's expectations with her own __________.
What are dreams or goals?
What is money awarded to help pay for education?
Scholarship
True or False: The novel suggests that material wealth is more important than relationships.
false
This family member shares stories and preserves the family's history.
Who is Doña Clara?
This aunt teaches Sofia important lessons through everyday experiences.
Who is TÃa Petra?
Sofia feels caught between her home life and her school life. This is an example of what type of conflict?
What is character vs. society (or internal conflict)?
What is a custom or belief passed down over time?
Tradition
Which theme is developed throughout the novel?
What is Family and culture are sources of strength?
These gatherings help strengthen Sofia's connection to her culture.
What are family celebrations and holidays?
Throughout the novel, Sofia tries to balance these two parts of her life.
What are her family/culture and her education?
As Sofia spends more time at school, she realizes she does not have to choose between her two worlds. What lesson does she learn?
What is she can embrace both her culture and new opportunities?
What is continuing despite challenges?
perserverance
Which event best supports the theme that education can create new opportunities without erasing your identity?
What is Sofia earning the scholarship and attending private school?
Even after leaving home for school, these help Sofia stay connected to who she is.
What are her family traditions, memories, and culture?
This group of people consistently encourages Sofia while reminding her to stay true to herself.
Who is her family?
Name one obstacle Sofia faces and explain how overcoming it changes her.
(Answers will vary. Students should support their response with evidence from the novel.)
What is a group of people connected by shared experiences or values?
community
How does Viola Canales develop the central message that success is about more than achievement? Use one piece of evidence from the novel.
(Answers will vary. Students should explain that success includes remaining connected to family, culture, and traditions while pursuing opportunities.)