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Crazy Loco Pages 80–104 Answers for Before You Move On Pages 80 – 104 PAGE 91 1. Character Reread pages 80–82. How does Loco the dog get his name? Why is the name “Crazy” good for him? The family tries giving the dog many names, but he doesn’t respond. He responds to Loco when he tries to drive the car. Loco acts crazy—he jumps in the public pool, chases everything, and loves being in the car. 2. Conclusions Why does Mom say she thinks Loco drove to California? Loco loved to pretend he was driving, and he loved their trip to California. PAGE 104 1. Evidence and Conclusions Reread pages 92–93. Richard’s father is very patriotic. What evidence supports this conclusion? Richard’s father named his son after Richard Nixon. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Army and National Guard. 2. Comparisons Reread page 102. Compare what Rosie and Dad say about America. What do each of them think it means to be American? Rosie thinks being Mexican American means being treated badly. Dad thinks being American means serving your country and being proud. Respond to Pages 80–104 Student Journal, page 9 1. Personal Response In “Proud to Be an American,” Richard’s father is proud of his country and of serving in the war. What story or event in your family’s history makes you proud? 2. Conclusions In “Crazy Loco,” how does the family deal with their emotions when Loco disappears? Is this a good way to deal with loss? Why or why not? Use the word emotion in your response. 3. Paraphrase In “Proud to Be an American,” what does Rosie mean on page 104 when she says the family looks like “Americanos”? 4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree with their answer? Teacher’s Guide page 6 of 15 © Hampton-Brown Crazy Loco The family deals with their emotions by pretending that Loco is in a better place. This helps them deal with the pain of missing their dog. They also adopt a new dog to replace Loco. The family is celebrating the Fourth of July. When the flare goes into the sky, it is so bright that it lightens the skin of everyone. Rosie is saying they look like Caucasian Americans. Respond to Pages 80–104, continued 5. Summarize In “Crazy Loco,” the dog, Loco, does many interesting things. Write Loco’s actions in the Details Web. Details Web enjoys going to California pretends to drive the car barks at sirens Why is Loco such a special dog to the narrator? Student Journal, page 10 Loco swims in pool sleeps outside chases animals and fireworks runs into a cactus Crazy Loco Loco is a special dog to the narrator because he acts like a normal dog by doing things like barking at sirens and chasing cars, but he also acts like a human by the way he goes swimming in the pool and tries to drive the car. Loco is a fun, sweet, interesting dog.
Crazy Loco Pages 105–141 Answers for Before You Move On Pages 105 – 141 PAGE 126 1. Character Tía Mana laughs when Milagros accidentally frees her 300 parakeets. What does this tell you about Tía Mana? Tía Mana does not get mad easily. She is a happy, carefree person. 2. Character’s Motive On pages 125–126, Tía Mana lets Milagros free Pájaro. Why does Tía Mana do this? Tía Mana uses Párajo as an example. She wants to show Milagros’s parents that Milagros should be allowed to choose her own future. PAGE 141 1. Inference Reread pages 128–129. Why is the narrator’s mother so concerned about cleaning the house before the cousins arrive? The narrator’s mother is embarrassed of their home. She wants to impress the California family. 2. Paraphrase Why does Jordon say on page 134: “Even when you dudes get to high school, you’ll still be little Texas Mexicans.” Jordon is trying to hurt their feelings and insult them. Jordon thinks he is better than them. Respond to Pages 105–141 Student Journal, page 11 1. Personal Response In “The California Cousins,” the cousins complain that the narrator’s country home is boring compared to their city life. Would you rather live in the country or in a city? Why? 2. Paraphrase What does Tía Mana mean when she says on pages 119–120, “Mi’ja, fly as far as your wings will take you. You can always come back”? 3. Symbolism What does Pájaro represent to Tía Mana and Milagros? 4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree with their answer? Teacher’s Guide page 7 of 15 © Hampton-Brown Crazy Loco Tía Mana means that Milagros should travel and visit as many places as she can while she is still young. Milagros might miss home or be afraid, but she can always come home to her family and community. Pájaro represents freedom and opportunities. Tía Mana keeps a string on Pájaro so that he won’t escape. Milagros’s parents keep her “tied down” by not letting her travel. When Tía Mana cuts the string, she is showing that freeing someone to pursue opportunities is an act of love. Respond to Pages 105–141, continued 5. Foreshadowing In “The California Cousins,” everyone reacts to the family visit in a different way. Write what the characters do and what their actions say about how they feel in the Chart. Character Description Chart Mom Dad Character California Cousins Texas Cousins Student Journal, page 12 What the Character Does makes family clean house; bribes family tries to get out of visit; is cool to Tio Mike act rude; wear flashy clothes; complain complain; suggest family visits later; call cousins “sissy soft-butts” What do the actions of the characters at the beginning of the story suggest about the story’s ending? Were you surprised by the ending? Crazy Loco What This Shows About the Character likes California family, but is insecure does not like California family do not want to be there do not want California cousins to visit The reactions of the characters imply that the story will turn out badly. None of the characters like each other. Mom has to bribe her family, the Texas cousins resent their California cousins because they are rude, and the California cousins clearly do not want be in the country.
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