As you read, look for the evidence!
Look at the text for details that will help you answer these questions. 1. Why does Paloma love hearing the story about her Mom and Dad, even though she’s heard it so many times before? Hint: Read pages 54–55. 2. What does Mr. Farill mean when he says, “Sometimes timing is everything”? Hint: Read pages 139–140. 3. Why has Gael chosen Paloma to help him and his sister solve the mystery of the missing ring? Hint: Read pages 50 and 162–163. 4. How do the friends imagine they’ll be famous one day? Hint: Read pages 185–186. Take Action • As you read, keep an eye out for words written in Spanish, like anillo, mercado, and corazón . Which of the words do you already know? For words you don’t recognize, try using the surrounding context and clues to figure out their meaning. Write down your guesses, and then check to see how good your super-sleuthing is! • Paloma’s new friends are eager to practice their conversational English with her (such as saying, “Hey, what’s up?” instead of the formal “Hello. How are you?”). Which natural- sounding phrases and terms would you teach a new friend? Try making a list.
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Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring By Angela Cervantes
Paloma’s pretty bummed out when her summer plans get cancelled. Instead of hanging by the pool with her friends in Kansas, she’s looking at four boring weeks of summer school in Mexico while her Mom’s busy working on a research project. But on her very first night in Mexico, Paloma meets a curious fortune- teller and receives a mysterious message from a stranger. While the mystery of the peacock ring remains unsolved, Paloma’s summer break is about to be anything but boring.
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A Painterly Portrait At the end of the book, Paloma creates a self-portrait of herself in the style of Frida Kahlo. In the portrait you can see a red opal necklace, an Aztec eagle soldier medallion, peacock feathers, a silver trumpet, a black knit cap, and the peacock ring, all of which are symbols representing her family, her friends, and her adventures in Coyocán. Create a self-portrait below. Choose 5–7 symbols to include in your portrait. What do the symbols represent? Explain their significance or keep them a secret for future art historians to ponder!
• Significance of my symbols:
OR • I prefer to keep the meaning of my symbols secret.
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