Aguinaldo

What happened every December in Marilia’s school?

• Students make Christmas crafts.

• Students go to a nursing home

• Students make a party.

What were the reasons fifth and sixth graders wanted to go?

• Skip classes, the rackety of the buss, no homework

• meet new people, buy many things, eat new food.

• watch a tv program, prepare dinner, drive a car..

What was Marilia thinking as she colored the Christmas card she was assigned?

• Was her best drawing.

• Plan to avoid the field trip.

• Buy a hamburger

Why doesn’t Marilia want to go to the nursing home?

• She feels dizzy on the bus.

• Doesn't like to use busses

• Her grandma dies in a nursing home.

What were Marilia’s plans to avoid the field trip?

• Hide under the table,

• Use a costume

• Make posters, make a book report, eat a lot.

After her plans failed, what did she try in her house?

• Watch tv

• Sleep late

• Eat a lot.

What happened when Marilia was near the lady?

• She cannot see, she is blind.

• She was crying.

• She cannot talk

What does Marilia give to Elenita as an Aguinaldo?

• A Christmas card, three wise men drawn on it.

• A fruit cake.

• A beautiful dress

After Marilia talked with Helenita, how did she feel?

• Sad

• Happy

• Angry

Does Marilia want to come back to the nursing home?

• Yes, she does

• No, she doesn't

• I don't know