Plot and events
What nickname does the main character receive?
Taco head
Who is the main character of the story?
Sophia
Where does most of the story take place?
School
The conflict of the story is the struggle between the main character and what?
Bully
What lesson does the story teach about identity?
That we are all different and should be our selfs
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Which characters tease or judge the main character?
The bully judges her the most
Is the main conflict internal, external, or both?
Both
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What does the story say about judging others?
Do not judge by appearance or looks
What problem does Sophia face?
She faces bullying because she ate tacos
Who influences how the main character feels about herself?
Coach clarke
What cultural or social issue contributes to the conflict?
When the bully teases Sophia about her traditional food
What type of character is the main character?
Dynamic character
How does the story connect to real-life experiences?
Because people get bullied every single day
What major event shows the conflict getting worse?
When the bully started calling Sophia taco head
How does the main character change from the beginning to the end?
Sophia starts off very self concious and anxious, but then becomes confident in herself and her food
How does the setting make the conflict more intense?
In the lunch room when everyone can see what is happening
Give one example of symbolism used in the story and explain?
Taco- representing shame, self conciousness
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How is the main conflict resolved by the end of the story?
She stops hiding her culture, learns to be proud of who she is, and gains confidence through her coach
Which character plays the biggest role in the resolution, and why?
Coach Clarke, because she shows that Sophias homemade food is better then some rusty old sandwhich
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How does the author use the nickname to develop the story’s theme?
Because taco head represents bullying, but with the help of others we can be stronger
Explain the theme using a specific event from the story.
When she realized that being different is good