1. Read the excerpt from Blanca Flor.
The Narrator. By this time, the fire had evaporated Blanca Flor's spit, and there was no answer. Don Ricardo knew that Blanca Flor was gone, and that she had run away with Juanito. He saddled his horse and galloped up the path to catch them before they escaped from his land.

Based on clues from the story, what is the best prediction a reader can make about the next scene?

Blanca Flor and Juanito regret leaving Don Ricardo and return to him the next day.
Blanca Flor and Juanito go separate ways soon after they leave Don Ricardo’s place.
Don Ricardo stops his galloping horse and decides to let Blanca Flor and Juanito leave in peace.
Blanca Flor continues to run from Don Ricardo to avoid being caught and taken back to his land.

2. Read the excerpt from Blanca Flor.
Don Ricardo. Let him answer for himself. Then I will decide what to do with him.
Juanito (gathering all his courage). Yes, she did tell me to leave. But . . . but I am in the world seeking my fortune and I am looking for work. Is there any work for me to do here?
Don Ricardo. Seeking your fortune! They always say that, don't they, Blanca Flor. Well, I will give you the same chance I have given others. For each of three days, I will give you a job. If in three days you have completed the jobs, then you may leave. If not, then you will work here with me until you are dead. What do you say, fortune-seeker?

Which detail helps you determine that the passage is a drama rather than text from a novel or story?

Don Ricardo speaks directly to Juanito and Blanca Flor.
The text contains examples of dialogue.
The excerpt contains stage directions.
The text presents a problem between characters.

3. Gabriella read this excerpt from Blanca Flor.
The Narrator. Late that night, as Juanito waited for her, Blanca Flor packed her belongings into a bag. Before she left the house, she went to the fireplace and spat three times into it.
[BLANCA FLOR joins JUANITO.]
Blanca Flor (quietly calling). Juanito.
Juanito. Blanca Flor, is it time?
Blanca Flor. Yes. We must leave quickly, before he finds out I am gone, or it will be too late.
Juanito. Won't he know you are gone as soon as he calls for you?
Blanca Flor. Not right away. I've used my powers to fool him. But it won't last long. Let's go!

Gabriella predicts that Blanca Flor will safely escape Don Ricardo. Which line or statement best clues Gabriella to her prediction?

“We must leave quickly.”
Juanito waited for her.
Blanca Flor packed her belongings into a bag.
“I've used my powers to fool him.”