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Unit 2: Lesson 10 “Jose! Born to Dance” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott 2

Turn your Text Book to page 250. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Why does the author start the selection with a description of Jose “kicking like a roped steer” when he was born? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: The author is suggesting that even from birth Jose was always in motion. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Does the author’s purpose seem to be to inform, entertain, or to persuade? How can you tell? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: To inform; the author gives biographical information about Jose’s early life. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author begins the biography by telling about events in Jose’s life? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Reading about Jose’s life when he was young helps the reader understand where Jose came from and what he was like. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Why do you think Jose’s father took his son to so many different cultural events? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: His father, a musician, wanted to introduce Jose to different types of music, dance, and cultural events. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What do you think a mournful song is like What do you think a mournful song is like? What event would have made Jose feel mournful? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

When he had to move to Nogales Answers: Filled with sadness or sorrow When he had to move to Nogales Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why did Jose go to a new school? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: His father got permission to work in the United States, so Jose went to school there, too. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What was Jose’s reaction when the other children laughed at him What was Jose’s reaction when the other children laughed at him? What do his reactions tell you about him? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: First he cried. But then he stamped his foot and said he would learn the language better than anyone else. This shows that he is stubborn and also determined to succeed. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Why does the author describe Jose’s dream to paint and draw while working in the factory? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: To help readers understand how important becoming an artist was to Jose. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Which of these things do you think would have towered over Jose in New York: tall office buildings, dogs, skyscrapers, cars? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: Tall office buildings Skyscrapers Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Are Jose’s feelings about New York when he first arrives the same or different as winter wears on? How do you know? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: At first, he sees New York as a “shimmering” city, but later he sees it as a “jungle of stone. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What text features tell the reader that Jose felt happy at the dance concert and when he danced at the dance studio for the first time? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: The use of CAPITAL letters in the phrases help show his excitement. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What can you tell about Jose from the information in the first paragraph on page 258? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

He is hard working and very determined. Answer: He is hard working and very determined. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think Jose was so nervous on the night of his debut? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

It was the first time he had performed for an audience. Answer: It was the first time he had performed for an audience. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author used the sounds from Jose’s childhood to describe his dancing? Answer Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Answer: To show how the experiences from his childhood helped to make him a creative dancer. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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Answer: To inform the reader about the life of dancer Jose Limon. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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