Yes We Are Latinos/The Year of the Rat

What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he say he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?

• He will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.

• He will be covered in many layers of snow.

What does the word talent most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• hope

• skill

How does the main character show that she is strong like a tiger?

• She corrects the way Becky says the name of a classmate.

• She does not know if she wants to be an author and illustrator.

What is the author's purpose of the story?

• to entertain with a story about a girl who learns an important lesson about being brave

• to inform about Chinese culture

In "Yes! We Are Latinos", why does Jose Miguel NOT want to be called Joe or Mike?

• He is proud of his name.

• His friends do not know those names.

In "Yes! We Are Latinos", how are Jose Miguel, Lili, and Michiko the same?

• They know their heritage makes them special.

• They go to the same school.

Read the sentences below

I have been trying to stay on task this year by writing down all of my assignments in my yearly calendar.

This sentence is written in:

• First person

• Third Person

Read the sentences below.

When she stepped outside of the classroom, however, she didn't know which way to go.

This sentence is written in:

• First person

• Third person

Why does dad refuse to help Pacy make a decision about what things she should try to do?

• He is busy making breakfast.

• Only she knows who she is.

How is Pacy like a tiger?

• She is brave and can face anything.

• She could feel the tiger stripes on her back.