Sweet Rain - A Tale from Mexico

In this story, what was one thing Fernando (husband of Martina) couldn’t do ?

• Defend his land

• Read

• Lie

• Be a good husband

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In the story, what was the main conflict in the story ?

• There was a dispute (fight) over land ownership

• Martina couldn't help Fernando with farming, specifically growing crops

• Martina found a bag of buried treasure and found herself in a dilemma, give the gold back to the thieves, or keep the treasure for a better cause.

• The main conflict was there was a group of thieves, who planned on taking over Fernando and Martina’s land

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What theme best matches the story. The theme is the message, lesson, or moral (meaning) of a book.

• Don't trust anyone you just met

• Becareful who you invite into your inner circle of friends

• It is acceptable in EXTREMELY RARE cases to break the law, in order to do what is morally right, by helping others.

• Always keep your promises, especially those who are closest to you.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the solution to the conflict in this story? Or, was there a solution?

• Fernando and Martina both defended there farm with loads of ammunition and weapons

• Martina and Fernando decided to both escape from the farm in order to save themselves.

• Martina knew Fernando couldn't lie, so she created a STRANGE series of events (sprinkled candy, tied dog to a chain of sausages, etc.) to create a story so awkward, the thieves would both think they were crazy and incapable of stealing their gold.

• Fernando tricked the thieves into taking the bag of gold, but replacing it with beans.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

In your own words, please explain how the author describes Martina in the story.

4-6 sentences.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The three main events in the story are located below, select only THREE boxes below that match best.

• First, Martina and Fernando find a bag of gold

• Finally, the thieves return, but Martina EASILY outsmarted them all !

• Then, Martina decides to make a clever plan, thinking it's a good idea to steal the gold and donate (give) it for a greater cause.

• Finally, the thieves reclaimed their gold and steal what they can from Martina and Fernando.

• First, Fernando finds a bag of gold on his daily jog.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10