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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