Sonora Sal Review

How do you know that Sonora Sal is a tall tale?

• It takes place in a cattle ranch.

• It uses exaggerated language and larger than life characters.

• It has cause and effect.

• Sonora is courageous and intelligent.

What is Cassie?

• A large piece of iron that Sonora carries around.

• A pond where Sonora likes to swim in.

• A rattlesnake who is Sonora's best friend.

• A long horn bull

Who is El Trueno?

• Sonora's pet dog

• Sonora's pet cow

• Sonora's little brother

• Sonora's favorite ride

Who is El Monstruo?

• A giant double tornado

• An enormous bull

• A thunderstorm that Sonora put down

• A giant whale that Sonora fought in Los Cabos

Where do Sonora and her family live?

• Los Cabos

• Rancho Esperanza

• Near the Sea of Cortez

• Hermosillo

The cows have been branded. Branded means...

• released

• purchased

• marked

• captured

She skipped daintily across the yard. Daintily means...

• hurriedly

• promptly

• constantly

• delicately

The workers constructed the bridge. Constructed means...

• protected

• avoided

• designed

• built

Stealing or ________________ is illegal.

The eruption caused great _______________ in the area.