Name that Character
She is the narrator of the story and the sister who most often takes the role of planner and decision maker.
Who is Odilia?
At the beginning of the story, when the girls find the dead man, the mood feels like this—serious and a little sad.
What is sad or serious?
The story begins in this U.S. state where the Garza sisters live.
What is Texas?
This word describes someone’s skin when it looks pale or sickly.
What is sallow?
When we first come into class, we complete this
What is the warm-up?
This sister is known for her boldness and sharp tongue and often challenges Odilia’s authority.
Who is Juanita?
When La Llorona helps Odilia, the tone of the story changes and feels more like this.
What is comforting or caring?
The girls live in this Texas town near the border.
What is Eagle Pass?
This word means something is completely dried out, like a plant with no water.
What is desiccated?
If you are finished with your work, and others are still working, you are to get on this
What are early finishers?
These twins are energetic, mischievous, and often get the group into trouble while trying to “help.”
Who are Velia and Delia?
When the sisters argue about what to do, the mood feels like this.
What is tense , worry, or stressful?
Much of the story takes place in this country, where the girls travel to return the dead man home.
What is Mexico?
This word means something is coming out or spreading from a source, like light or a smell.
What is emanate?
This remains in my backpack during class, and if it comes out, it will be taken
What is a cell-phone?
My Treats are deliciously dangerous!
Who is Cecelia?
When the girls travel to Mexico and don’t know what will happen next, the mood becomes this.
What is suspenseful, or nervous?
The girls cross this natural landmark that separates the United States and Mexico.
What is the Rio Grande (or Rio Bravo)?
This word means to bend down or hide because you are scared.
What is cower?
When assignments are completed in this classroom, they are placed here
What is the basket/work bin?
The girls gave me a ride home back to Mexico
Who is Gabriel Perdido/the dead guy?
When Abuelita Remedios welcomes the girls with food and kindness, the tone of the story becomes this
What is kind, warm, or gentle?
Abuelita lives where in Mexico?
Hacienda Daroda
This big word means something really painful—so painful you can hardly stand it.
What is excruciating?
If you want to be dismissed from ELA when the bell rings, you need to be doing this
What is sitting in the seat?