Chapter 5 Checkpoint

How do the sisters get past the checkpoint? How do they appeal to the officer?

• They slip a twenty dollar bill from the dead man’s wallet to the officer and he lets them through without the correct paper.

• They don’t. They are caught trying to transport the dead body and get apprehended by police.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Delia’s and Velia’s point of view of Pita’s behavior?

• They think Pita is disloyal to their sisterhood and is trying to get them into trouble by turning them in.

• They understand that Pita is still very young and innocent. She is just afraid and misses their mother.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is Odilia’s point of view of Pita’s behavior?

• She thinks Pita is disloyal to their sisterhood and is trying to get them into trouble by turning them in.

• She understands that Pita is still very young and innocent. She is just afraid and misses their mother.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Where were characters challenged to show empathy, compassion, integrity or respect to one another in this chapter?

• When Pita was scared and upset and bit Velia’s arm, Odilia shows compassion for Pita when she returns from the store and cares for her.

• When Pita was scared and upset and bit Velia’s arm, the twins showed compassion and understanding and comforted Pita.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How far are you in the assigned reading?

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