Story Part I
How many brothers does Rigo have?
Three
Come up with a sentence for "outgrown"
Example: "I have outgrown these shoes."
Who are the main characters of our story?
Rigo and Uncle Celso
How would you describe Angel and why?
He is a bully because he steals the nickels off of Rigo's loafers
What good news does Uncle Celso announce?
He has a new job as a waiter.
Who offers Rigo money and why?
Uncle Celso
So Rigo can buy new clothes
Come up with a sentence for "proudly"
Example: My mom smiles proudly when I get a good grade on a test.
What is the setting of our story?
Rigo's House, Kristie's House, outside, summertime
Why does Rigo throw his loafers in his closet?
Because he is angry and embarrassed about what happened on the playground with Angel
Why does Rigo like to be with Uncle Celso?
He likes listening to his stories about Mexico
What are two words that describe Rigo's house?
Crowded and noisy
Come up with a sentence with "faded."
The colors on his old shirt were faded
What genre or type of story is "If the Shoe Fits?"
Humorous fiction
Why does the author write that Rigo felt "suave"?
He brushed he teeth extra hard and combed his hair four different ways.
He also slicked back his hair.
How does Rigo help Uncle Celso with his new job?
He gives him his old loafers.
What word does the author use to describe Rigo's new loafers?
Fancy
Come up with a sentence with "pout"
My sister pouts when she doesn't get candy.
What is our story problem?
Rigo wants brand new clothes instead of hand-me-downs.
Rigo's loafers no longer fit him.
How does Rigo solve the problem of wearing his outgrown loafers?
He takes them off to play soccer.
What does Uncle Celso mean when he says "Now I can go to work in style."?
Now he can look good when he goes to work
Why did the author say Rigo "marched" down the street instead of "walked."
He wanted to show the reader how excited and proud Rigo was of his new loafers
Come up with a sentence for "suave."
He felt suave wearing his nice shirt and fancy loafers.
What is one character trait you could give to describe Rigo?
Respectful, thoughtful, kind
What does the author mean when he describes Rigo's loafers as "torture shoes."
They were so tight they caused his feet a lot of pain.
Why does Rigo decide put the centavos in his new loafers once he gets some?
He wants to feel a connection to Uncle Celso and his family roots.