Demonstration of Learning - Grade 3 Read/Write

Why does Miguel let Dean and Sam believe that his house is haunted?

• Because Miguel wants to scare his friends

• Because Miguel doesn't want them to know about Tía Lola

• Because Miguel believes the house is actually haunted

• Because Miguel wants Dean and Sam to think he is brave

Read the following paragraph from Chapter 2, page 16: Tía Lola unpacks her bright summer dresses and her black hat with a veil. She unpacks a half-dozen pairs of high heels to match all the different colors of her outfits, and a dozen bright pañuelos to wrap around her head like a turban when she is working her magic. Her closet looks like a midsummer flower garden...Tía Lola unpacks her maracas and tambor to make music in case there is a fiesta. What is the most likely reason the author describes Tía Lola's unpacking in such detail? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. To suggest that Tía Lola is planning to remain in Vermont for an long time

• B. To explain why Miguel's mother is worried about having enough storage space

• C. To demonstrate that Tía Lola is disorganized and unprepared for Vermont weather

• D. To show how Tía Lola brings her Dominican culture into the Vermont home

• E. To illustrate how different Tía Lola's lifestyle is from the typical Vermont person

What does the word proper mean in this paragraph?

• Friendly

• Educated

• Old-fashioned

• Formal

Read the following paragraph. "First, Tía Lola unpacks a small case she has carried by hand. It is full of makeup and rollers, earrings and several jars with odd ingredients, which Mami says are probably potions. Tucked at the bottom is a bottle of Agua de Florida, which Tía Lola sprinkles around the room. 'Why'd she do that?' Miguel asks his mother. 'It's good-luck water,' Mami explains. Tía Lola is something of a santera. 'It's like a doctor who works with magic instead of medicine.' What can the reader infer about Tía Lola?

• Tía Lola is homesick for the Dominican Republic and the traditions she left at home.

• Tía Lola uses special items to help make people feel better and bring positivity.

• Tía Lola doesn't plan to stay in Vermont for very long.

• Tía Lola doesn't understand American customs.

What do Miguel's mother's words and actions throughout the chapter show about her relationship with Tía Lola?

• Miguel's mother is worried that Tía Lola will not adjust to life in Vermont.

• Miguel's mother is happy with the vibrant presence Tía Lola's brings to their home.

• Miguel's mother relies on Tía Lola to help raise her children.

• Miguel's mother feels obligated to host Tía Lola because they are related.

Which sentence from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• She is helping Tía Lola drape her mantilla across a window.

• “¡Ay, qué bueno!” Miguel's mother claps her hands.

• “Tía Lola is a special person,” Miguel’s mother observes.

• “Tía Lola’s got to teach Rudy to make this.”

Why does the author include the explanation about Miguel's nickname at school?

• To reveal why Miguel feels welcomed in his new Vermont school and has made a lot of friends

• To show that Miguel realizes the hurt he caused Tía Lola and relates to feeling unwelcome

• To demonstrate how nicknames can make someone feel unwelcome in a community

• To explain why Miguel has difficulty making new friends in his school and Vermont community

Read the following paragraph. None of Tía Lola's stories sound exactly true, but Miguel doesn't care. While he listens, he feels as if he isn't in Vermont at all, but in a magical world where anything can happen. In fact, what is most magical is how, even though in his daily conversations with Tía Lola, Miguel sometimes doesn't understand Tía Lola's Spanish, still, when she tells stories, Miguel seems to understand every word. What is the author's purpose for including these details?

• To suggest that Tía Lola is making up stories about the Dominican Republic

• To show that Miguel is quickly becoming fluent in Spanish

• To demonstrate how storytelling creates a special connection between Miguel and Tía Lola

• To explain why Miguel's mother invited Tía Lola to stay with them in their Vermont home

What is Miguel’s main problem in Chapter 2?

• Miguel is embarrassed by Tía Lola and worried about making friends.

• Miguel misses his father who lives in New York.

• Miguel doesn't understand Spanish well enough to talk with Tía Lola.

• Miguel doesn't know how to welcome Tía Lola to Vermont

Which sentences support the author's message that Miguel feels conflicted about Tía Lola's presence? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. The truth is Miguel has mixed feelings about having Tía Lola around.

• B. Miguel cannot believe how much luggage his aunt has brought from the Dominican Republic!

• C. Miguel turns his head and looks, then shrugs as if no one is there

• D. Miguel shakes his head and picks up a bag.

• E. Miguel has to admit there is one totally fun thing about Tía Lola.