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The Challenge by Gary Soto

The Challenge by Gary Soto. Are boys better at sports than girls? Some people may think so, but think again as you read this story about Jose and Estella. Attention. Close or careful observing or listening. Jose paid close attention to the teacher. Source of photo:

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The Challenge by Gary Soto

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  1. The Challengeby Gary Soto • Are boys better at sports than girls? Some people may think so, but think again as you read this story about Jose and Estella.

  2. Attention • Close or careful observing or listening. • Jose paid close attention to the teacher. Source of photo: www.fotosearch.com/BNS111/edu71

  3. Awkward • Uncomfortable • Meeting new people is sometimes awkward. Source of photo: www.fotosearch.com/RBL149/c6_39

  4. Bragged • Boasted • The student bragged about her A+ on the test. Source of clip art: thepartytree.netfirms.com/facts_sheet.htm

  5. Briskly • Quickly, energetically • She walked briskly home from school. Source of photo: /www.fotosearch.com/MDG120/612012

  6. encourage • To give support or confidence • I encouraged my friend to sign up for the play. Source of clip art: www.fotosearch.fr/.../encouragement.html

  7. Managed • Succeeded in doing something with difficulty • They somehow managed to complete all of their homework before school was over! Source of clip art: dir.coolclips.com/Business/.../Accomplishment

  8. Notice • To become aware of • I did not notice that it was about to rain, so I did not bring my umbrella. Source of photo: www.fotosearch.com/DGV616/740123

  9. All About Gary Soto • Did you know that Gary Soto grew up in Fresno? Many of his stories take place here in the Central Valley. • Read more about Gary at this web site: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/soto.html

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