The Tequila Worm

Sort the words into positive, negative, and neutral connotation catergories.

Groups:

(a) Positive

,

(b) Neutral

,

(c) Negative

• Cheap

• Closed-off

• Ugly

• Different

• Diligent

• Home

• Prison

• Workaholic

• Scent

• House

• Attractive

• Stingy

• Thrifty

• Hesitant

• Generous

• Open

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

• To take in

• Stall

• To receive or be left with (something)

• Swallow

• To be anxious or fear

• Dread

• A walled space for one person in a space

• Inherit

• To pause with uncertainty

• Hesitate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Label the plot digram.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

Climax

Resolution

Rising Action

Falling Action

Theme

Exposition

Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read Paragraphs 16-19.

"'Here, Sofia,' she said as she pulled out the chair beside her. "Everyone else was begging to sit with me, but I said no, that I was saving this chair for you.'

I sat down, feeling sick, nervous.

"How about we trade?" Coach said. She opened her lunch bag and pulled out a half-sandwhich wrapped in plasitc. "I'll trade this one for your tacos.'"

How does Sofia feel in this scene? (ANSWER IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE)

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read Paragraphs 16-19.

"'Here, Sofia,' she said as she pulled out the chair beside her. "Everyone else was begging to sit with me, but I said no, that I was saving this chair for you.'

I sat down, feeling sick, nervous.

"How about we trade?" Coach said. She opened her lunch bag and pulled out a half-sandwhich wrapped in plasitc. "I'll trade this one for your tacos.'"

What words does Sofia use that have emotional connotations? (ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES)

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read Paragraphs 12 - 16.

"Sofia," she said, "don't pay attention to them. They're just being mean and silly." She took me to the teachers' lounge and helped me clean up.

For two days after that, I went directly to the playground and didn't eat lunch until I got home after school. And then for two days after that, I ate insides a stall in the girls' restroom.

The next Monday, Coach Clarke stopped me in the hall. "Sofia, how about we eat lunch together in the cafeteria?"

When the lunch bell ran, I found Coach Clarke sitting in the middle of the cafeteria, with students standing all around her. She looked up and waved me over.

"Here, Sofia," she said as she pulled out the chair beside her. "Everyone else was beggining to sit with me, but I said no, that I was saving this chair for you."

How can you tell that Coach Clarke cares about Sofia? (ANSWER IN A COMLETE SENTENCE)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read Paragraphs 12 - 16.

"Sofia," she said, "don't pay attention to them. They're just being mean and silly." She took me to the teachers' lounge and helped me clean up.

For two days after that, I went directly to the playground and didn't eat lunch until I got home after school. And then for two days after that, I ate insides a stall in the girls' restroom.

The next Monday, Coach Clarke stopped me in the hall. "Sofia, how about we eat lunch together in the cafeteria?"

When the lunch bell ran, I found Coach Clarke sitting in the middle of the cafeteria, with students standing all around her. She looked up and waved me over.

"Here, Sofia," she said as she pulled out the chair beside her. "Everyone else was beggining to sit with me, but I said no, that I was saving this chair for you."

What does she say or do that makes you think she cares? (ANSWER IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read Paragraphs 12 - 16.

"Sofia," she said, "don't pay attention to them. They're just being mean and silly." She took me to the teachers' lounge and helped me clean up.

For two days after that, I went directly to the playground and didn't eat lunch until I got home after school. And then for two days after that, I ate insides a stall in the girls' restroom.

The next Monday, Coach Clarke stopped me in the hall. "Sofia, how about we eat lunch together in the cafeteria?"

When the lunch bell ran, I found Coach Clarke sitting in the middle of the cafeteria, with students standing all around her. She looked up and waved me over.

"Here, Sofia," she said as she pulled out the chair beside her. "Everyone else was beggining to sit with me, but I said no, that I was saving this chair for you."

How does Coach's caring behavior lead to changes for Sofia? (ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES)

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify an important event from "The Tequlia Worm", and explain how it changes everything that happens afterwards.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4