1. By Ofelia Dumas Lachtman Illustrated by William Low
“Pepita Talks Twice”
By Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Illustrated by William Low

2. Build Background
Do you know anyone who can speak more than one language?
How could you help people if you could speak English and another language?
Read the newspaper
Call people on the telephone
Buy items at the grocery store
Answer questions
What might people need you to do for them?

3. Read Aloud “Here and There”

4. Comprehension Questions
What are Nick and Tuck arguing about?
Main idea
How do Nip and Tuck solve their misunderstanding?
Problem / Solution
How does the author make arguing about “here” and “there” funny?

5. Narrative Elements
Characters
Setting
Plot

6. Using a Dictionary What is a dictionary? Why would I use a dictionary?
A dictionary is a book that contains words and their meanings. The words appear in alphabetical order.
Why would I use a dictionary?
To look up the meaning of a new word, to find out how to say a word, or to check a word’s spelling.
When is a dictionary useful?
A dictionary is useful when reading and writing.

7. Vocabulary darted ((verb) – to move quickly and suddenly.
exploded (verb) – to burst out suddenly and with noise.
grumble (noun) - a low, rumbling sound muttered in complaint.
languages (noun) – words used by a certain group to speak and write.
mumbled (verb) – to speak unclearly with the lips partly closed.
streak (noun) – a rapid movement.
stubborn (adjective) - not easily persuaded or convinced.

8. Spelling Words slip fish pick rocks lunch gift thing inch truck
pond from jump
socks dish thump

9. Writing Prompt
Pre-write a list of things that happened that you could write about.
Write a journal entry about something that happened on one day in the past week. Describe the events in sequence. Use colorful words and try to show your thoughts or feelings.

10. Day 2 - Genre Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction tells about characters and events that are like people and events in real life.
Problems that could happen in real life but didn’t.

11. Set Purpose Read to enjoy. One purpose for reading is to enjoy a
story.

12. Day 3 – Speaking and Listening
Good listeners
Give the speaker your full attention
Try not to cough or hiccup while someone is speaking
Respect the reader and your classmates by not laughing or speaking if a mistake is made
Good speakers
Speak loudly and clearly
Look up when you are reading not into your lap

13. Making Connections How does Pepita learn she has a valuable gift?
What do the other characters think about Pepita’s ability to speak two languages?
How do you know?
Why is it difficult for a person to change something about themselves?
Do the characters and events in this story seem real to you?
What do you think Pepita will do the next time someone asks her to talk for them in Spanish and in English?

14. Compare / Contrast
Objective: To understand what comparing and contrasting are and how to tie information together.
Access Prior Knowledge
- Compare Officer Buckle and Pepita.
Comparing tells how two or more things are alike
Officer Buckle and Pepita both have to solve a problem.
- Contrast Officer Buckle and Pepita.
Contrasting tells how two or more things are different
Officer Buckle has a partner with special abilities, but Pepita has her own special abilities.

15. Synonyms Synonyms mean almost the same thing.
Always stick with your buddy.
Never desert your pal.
Antonyms mean the opposite.
I want a hot drink of cider.
I want a cold drink of cider.