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Predictive Statements

The House on Mango Street

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Thoughtfully decide whether you agree or disagree with that statement. Place a check mark in the column that corresponds with your decision. Be prepared to defend your answers.

STATEMENT AGREE DISAGREE

1. It is most healthy for people to live around others of their own race. _______ _______

2. It is easy to judge someone by the kind of clothes they wear. _______ _______

3. The United States government should not allow any more people to immigrate to the U.S. _______ _______

4. Parents do not understand the problems that face teenagers today. _______ _______

5. People with money usually have more friends. _______ _______

6. Immigrants from Mexico do not do well in American schools. _______ _______

7. Home is a safe place. _______ _______

8. It is hard to be good friends with people who are different than you. _______ _______

9. Kids who are raised in slums usually end up drinking, doing drugs, and running with gangs. _______ _______

10. It is difficult for guys and girls to be good friends if they are not romantically interested in each other. _______ _______

Weir, 2000