1. The Scholarship Jacket
Marta Salinas

2. Vocabulary Agile – quick in movement Despair – to lose hope
Dismay – pain caused by trouble
Vile – disgusting

3. Parts of a Story Conflict – Resolution – Setting – Mood –
Point of View –
Theme –
Martha – Main Character – Round/Flat – Static/Dynamic

4. Comprehension Questions
What do Mr. Boone and Mr. Schmidt argue about?
How does the principal respond when Martha says her grandfather will not pay for the jacket?
Tell why the scholarship jacket is so important to Martha. Cite evidence from the story

5. Inferences - Conclusions
Why won’t Martha’s grandfather pay the money for the jacket?
Why do you think the principal changed his mind?