Get Ready to Read

How do we demonstrate trustworthiness?Turn to pages 428-433.• Think about Juan’s responsibilities on the

ranch. What responsibilities do other types of workers have?

• Juan was praised and trusted by his boss. What makes a worker worthy of a boss’s trust?

Get Ready to Read

Amazing WordsForthright – to be direct and honestYesterday we learned that Juan Verdades was forthright when he offered Araceli a gift from the ranch.Would you say that Araceli was forthright in her dealings with Juan?What are some antonyms for forthright?

Wholehearted – enthusiastic; earnest; hearty; devotedThe school gave the team its wholehearted support.Compare wholehearted to devoted.

Get Ready to Read

• From what you have read so far, ho w does Juan Verdades fit the definition of a folk tale?

• Is the generalization “All the ranchers admired don Ignacio and his el manzano real” valid?

• Imagine don Arturo’s expression when he arrives home and tells his wife about the bet. Describe it, using clues from the text to support your answer.

• What does the prefix dis- mean in the word discover on page 431?

• Juna Verdades and don Ignacio have a find employee-employer relationship. In what ways is their relationship a good model for other workers and their bosses?

Read pages 434-435.Think about:• What word on page 435 contains the prefix dis-

meaning “do the opposite? What does the word mean?

• What generalization can you make about Juan based on his or her conversation with don Ignacio?

• In folk tales, the hero often must pass a test of some kind to proev his or her worthiness. Use this generalization to make a prediction about whether Juan Verdades will pass his test.

Read and Comprehend

Read and Comprehend

Read pages 436-437.Think about:• Why is don Arturo “gleeful” as he runs to tell don

Ignacio about the apples?• On page 437, Araceli visits don Ignacio unexpectedly

and makes a request he can’t deny. What prediction can you make, based on this knowledge and what you know about folk tales?

• Apply Juan’s experience to an experience you have had – for example facing a dilemma about telling the truth. How were the experiences similar and different?

Read and Comprehend

Read pages 438-439.Think about:• How effective were the author’s words, “Don Arturo’s

face turned white, but he gritted his teeth and forced a smile”, in helping you visualize the character?

• Why do you think Juan answers don Ignacio’s question the way he does?

• How is this story like other folk tales you have read? How is it different?

• In the story, Juan’s riddle is solved after “a moment”. How long did it take you to solve the riddle? What helped in solving it?

Answer the critical thinking questions on page 440.

Read and Comprehend

Fluency PracticeRead page 436 out loud with your group. Use plenty of expression.

Read and Comprehend

Research and Study SkillsOutline

What steps should you take when doing a research report?

When would you use an outline?

An outline includes:Title (gives the main idea or concept)Main headings (Roman numerals which set off the major concepts related to the titleSubheadings (break each concept down into main ideas – set off with capital letters)Supporting details (listed under each subheading – set off with numbers)

Language Arts

Troublesome VerbsSome pairs of verbs are confusing because they have similar meanings or because they look alike.To make sure you use the correct verb, look up troublesome verbs in the dictionary.

Subjects VerbsThe ranchersA kittenI YouAll of us

RaiseRiseLayLieSitSetLendBorrow

Choose a subject and a verb and create a sentence.

Language Arts

Spelling PracticeQuiz your partner with your spelling words. Start with the words your partner got wrong.Switch lists and have your partner quiz you.

Language Arts

Writing a Folk TaleLook at the sample on page 443.Think about what makes it a good story.

Use these features as you write your rough draft.