Critical Thinking

• 1. SUM IT UP Make a Character Chart that shows how Arturo changes. Use the chart to summarize the story.

  

  Character Chart

• 2. Interpret Arturo says he is erased when Miss Pringle changes his name. What does he mean? How might he feel shame?

• 3. Analyze Look at the Anticipation Guide you filled out before you read the story. Do you want to change any of your answers now? Why or why not?

• 4. Draw Conclusions What does Arturo realize about his culture? How is this similar to or different from the message in “Saying Yes”? With a partner, share reasons that support your conclusions.

Reading Fluency

Intonation Read the passage on page 634 to a partner. Assess your fluency.

• 1. I read

  • a. great

  • b. OK

  • c. not very well

• 2. What I did best was ______.

Reading Strategy

Vocabulary Review

Oral Review Read the paragraph aloud. Add the vocabulary words.

If you move to another country, you experience a new ________. You may enjoy some customs and show ________ toward others. You may have ________ about whether you fit in, or feel ________ that others may see you as different. Well, don’t ________ who you are. Change is never easy. Sure, a few changes are good, but ________ changes make it seem as if your feelings were being ________ against stone. Make a ________ with family members to share the best of both countries.

Written Review Imagine you are a friend of Arturo’s. Write an explanation of the pact you made. Use at least five vocabulary words.

Write About the Guiding Question

Explore Identity

How does culture affect a person’s identity? Reread the selections to find examples that support your ideas. Then write your opinion.