Vocab
To resemble or equal one another or something else. (v)
The vocab word is match.
At the beginning of the story, what does the author mention to show that Marisol does NOT match?
her skin and hair color
To look ugly or wrong together. (v)
The vocab word is clash.
Marisol’s brother tells her that her pants and shirt clash. What does the word clash mean?
conflict
To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider. (v)
The vocab word is suggest.
Why does Marisol try to match?
because she wants to prove she can match
What happens or what is done most often in a particular situation. (adj)
The vocab word is usual.
What happens after Marisol tries to match? What makes Marisol happy again?
After Marisol tries to match, she does not feel like herself, which makes her unhappy. She has difficulty finding clothes, playing during recess, and eating lunch the normal way like other kids. She is happy again when she realizes that she is fine just the way she is and goes back to being her regular self—mismatched.