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Pages to read: 692-693

Strategy

Character/ Critical Thinking

Focus: Tía Lola tells a lot of stories. What do these stories say about her character?

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Pages to read: 694-695

Strategy

Inferring/Drawing Conclusions

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Pages to read: 694-695

Strategy

Character/ Critical Thinking

Focus: Why do you think Colonel Charlebois agrees to let the team practice in the pasture?

Focus: Why does the team choose Tía Lola as manager?

Respond:

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Pages to read: 696-697

Strategy

Inferring Character

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Page to read: p. 699

Strategy

Inferring Fact and Opinion

Focus: What do Miguel’s friends think about Tía Lola’s paint job? How do you know?

Focus: In the last paragraph of p. 699, Miguel stares into Juanita’s eyes in an attempt to imitate his Tía Lola. How does this gesture express an important theme in the story?

Respond:

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How Tía Lola Came to Visit Stay by Julia Alvarez

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