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Twin Cities

By: Jose Pimienta
Reading Level: 510L
Maturity Level: 12 and under

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We graduated sixth grade!
What a lovely ceremony!
Let’s take a group photo.
DIPLOMA
Fernando, give your camera to my mom.
Yes!
Finally!
Vacation time!
Yeah!
Woo-hoo!
Do you have summer plans, Lu-lus?
We
did it!
Yes!
Picture time, Lu-lu Twin!
Fernando, please call me Teresa.
Get together. This is the good one.
One, two, three.
SMILE!
It’s official. Sixth grade is over.
Ready to go, Lu-lus?
Oh, right- I am sorry, bo Teresa.
MOM!
Okay, kids. Be on your best behavior. Remember to only speak if they ask you something
Honey, their Passports?
Where are you headed today?
Just here, to Calexico, sir. We’re celebrating a graduation.
I’m excited to see how these come out.
Kids, this year we’re going to skip going to Rosarito for the summer.
You’re going to help Mom and me at our office and around the house.
It’s not that. We want you to have more responsibilities.
But we don’t like gardening.
I like it okay-
Is it because you’re spending so much on Teresa’s new bedroom?
Wow, thanks, Fer
Also, you’ll help me with the yard
I’m not interested in whether you like it or not.
You’re going to help me.
I wish I got the yard work
So, Teresa, you’re gonna be seeing this place on a daily basis by August.
Fer, are you! still glad you chose to stay in Mexicali?
I’m so happy about it! I’m excited that they start school so early.
My friends will be there.
Stick with who you know, right?
Mom, I’m getting full. I don’t think I can eat any more.
I thought it’d be smaller.
Typical- always backing out of things.
Okay, you two. That’s enough.
Teresa you barely ate any of it.
I’ll have some of it.
Gordo, you want Some? do
I’m not backing out. I’m full.
Ready to go home. kids?
We’re getting Produce here in Calexico, right?
Yes.
Let’s go, Lu-lu!
It’s Teresa

 

Comprehension Questions


1. What grade did they graduate from?
A. Highschool
B. 8th grade
C. 6th grade


2. Why is Fer staying in Mexicali?
A. To visit family
B. To attend school
C. For vacation

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