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Elena by Diane Stanley
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Author/Illustrator
DIANE STANLEY RAUL COLON
ElenaHistorical Fiction A story that realistically
recreates a past time and is based on a true story.
Mexican Revolution Year: 1910
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
President: Porfirio Diaz
Rebel Leader: Pancho Villa
Revolution lasted 10 years.
MEXICO
Porfirio Diaz
Francisco Villa
VOCABULARYCondolences UrgentlyTransformed WoundsNotorious RuggedDictator Revolution Bandit Ravine
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Condolences Expressions of sympathy for a death
“Then please accept my sincere condolences ,” said the leader of the rebel army, bowing slightly.(pg 557)
Urgently
In a manner that calls for immediate action
“Children,” she said urgently, “we must find Esteban.” (pg 554)
Transformed
Changed in appearance
Looking down, I saw our street transformed into a river of sombreros. (pg 554)
Wounds
Injuries in which the skin is broken
The doctor came and dressed my father’s wounds. (pg 552)
Rugged
Very rough and uneven
They waved to us and headed off across the rugged countryside, for there were no proper roads. (pg 551)
Notorious
Well known for having a bad reputation
With a gasp, Mother pulled me away from the window, for Pancho Villa was a notorious man. (pg 554)
Dictator
A ruler who has complete power over a country.
It was true that he was fighting to help free Mexico from the dictator Porfirio Diaz. (pg 554)
Revolution
Overthrow of a government
We had heard talk of a revolution. (pg 551)
Bandit
An outlaw or robber
But it was also well know that he had once been a bandit and his men were just as bad as the government soldiers. (pg 554)
Ravine
A long, deep, narrow gully; a gorge.
Down they plunged into the ravine below. (pg 551)
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