Characters
Who is the main character in the book?
Margie
Why does Lupe come to live with Margie and her family?
Lupe comes to live with Margie because her father went to look for work in the United States, and her mother has passed away.
In which country does most of the story take place?
United States
Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hear
What does the letter T stand for in M.I.N.T.S?
Titles
Who comes to live with Margie from Mexico?
Lupe
What challenge does Margie face when Lupe starts attending her school?
Margie feels embarrassed and worried about fitting in, especially because Lupe speaks only Spanish and has trouble adjusting.
What state do Margie and her family live in?
Mexico
What is needed at the beginning of any sentence?
Capital letter?
What is this phrase missing?
What is for lunch today
A question mark
Elizabeth
How do Margie and Lupe's relationship evolve throughout the story?
Initially, Margie is resentful and embarrassed by Lupe, but as the story progresses, they develop a close bond and learn to appreciate each other.
What is the name of the new student in the Margies class?
Camille
What is missing:
We need bread milk and eggs.
A comma.
We need bread, milk, and eggs.
Where should the quotation marks go in the phrase
Did you hear him say I am ready to go?
Did you hear him say, "I am ready to go?"
What did Lupe wear on the first day of school?
A cultural dress from Mexico
What does bilingual mean?
Being able to speak 2 languages fluently.
Are Margie and Lupe still in the same class at school?
No. Lupe is in a DLI classroom.
What punctuation mark shows excitement or strong emotion?
Exclamation mark/point.
What is the phrase missing
Watch out
Watch out!
What was the significance of the dress Lupe wore on the first day of school?
The dress was made by her mother, and she wears it to remember her.
A dictionary.
What important message does the book "Dancing Home" convey about embracing one's culture and background?
Embracing one's culture and background is essential for understanding one's identity and fostering acceptance and pride in who we are.
What should I put if there is a word when I am reading that I do not know?
Put a circle around the word.
What do all sentences need at the end.
Punctuation mark.
Period, question mark, exclamation point.