Week #2 Book #2 The Upside Down Boy

What is the passage mostly about?

• how Juanito learns to sing beautifully

• how Juanito teaches his friends to play music

• how Juanito’s father helps to find things to do

• how Juanito’s feelings change about where he lives

How does the introduction by Juan Felipe Herrera at the beginning of the passage connect to the rest of his story?

• by telling why his family moved

• by contrasting city life with country life

• C by explaining the problems faced by his family

• by asking questions about working in the fields

What does Juanito mean when he wonders if his tongue will turn into a rock?

• He does not want to laugh.

• He will not be able to speak.

• He will not be able to understand.

• He does not want his tongue to hurt.

Why does Juanito call himself the upside down boy?

• He jumps high at recess.

• He does not know how to swing.

• He does not know where he belongs.

• He has a lot of unusual ideas in art class.

Which detail from the passage shows that the author thinks trying new things can bring rewards?

• Juanito learns to play the harmonica.

• Juanito finger-paints with bright colors.

• Juanito helps his mother make buñuelos.

• Juanito leads the class in front of his parents.