vocabulary
assume
to guess something is true
notice
see or hear something
where does the story take place?
Fresno, California
what are some words that could describe Estela's character?
athletic, strong, intimidating, tough, (or other words that we discussed in class)
How did the game end?
Estela beat Jose 21-0
awkward
weight
a heavy object used for exercise
How did Jose first try to get Estela's attention?
He did his homework and studied for a test in History class
how did Jose feel about Estela after the game was over?
He no longer liked her and wanted her to stay away.
Where did Estela move from?
San Diego, California
practice
approach
How did Jose know that Estela played racquetball?
He saw her racket sticking out of her backpack.
Why did Jose go over to his Uncle Freddie's house?
He did not have a racket to play racquetball.
What was the author's name?
Gary Soto
encourage
give someone hope that they can do something
attention
listen to what someone says, or watch what they do
What surprised Jose about Estela?
She ate a lot of food.
What lesson did Jose learn in the story?
It is better to be yourself, than to lie about who you are.
What happened to the author's father?