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Alma and How She Got Her Name

January 31, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, until her father sits her down and tells her about all of the family members she is named after. Continue reading Alma and How She Got Her Name

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
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  • leadership
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  • teamwork
  • family
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  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

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  • predictions
  • point of view
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  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

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