Chupa Comparison Worksheet
Comparative Analysis • ELL Support ELA • Mrs. DeFusco
Chupa vs. Chupacabra Comparison Worksheet
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Visual Quick Reference • Two Stories, One Myth Compare the setting, creature, and characters
Film: Chupa
Modern ranch in Mexico • Young, gentle winged cub
Novel: Summer of the Mariposas
Magical trek across Mexico • Threatening mythical beast
Directions: Circle the correct letter (A, B, C, or D).
1 Setting Comparison
Where does each story take place?
Where does each story take place when the characters first encounter the chupacabra?
A Chupa: a modern ranch in Mexico; Summer of the Mariposas: during a magical journey across Mexico
B Chupa: a city in Texas; Summer of the Mariposas: a village in Guatemala
C Both take place in the same town
D Neither story takes place in Mexico
2 Creature Portrayal
How does the creature look and act?
How is the chupacabra portrayed differently in each story?
A Both stories show it as a dangerous monster
B Film: gentle and young; Novel: magical and threatening at first
C Both stories show the creature as friendly
D Film: evil; Novel: a baby
3 Plot Events
How does the creature move the story forward?
How does each story use the creature to move the plot forward?
A In both stories, the creature is only used for comic relief
B The film uses the creature to help Alex grow; the novel uses it to test the sisters’ bravery.
C Only the film uses the creature to develop character.
D Only the novel uses the creature for plot development.
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4 Theme Development
What big message or life lesson is explored?
What theme does each story explore through the chupacabra?
A Fear of the unknown
B Friendship only
C Film: Family and heritage; Novel: sisterhood and courage
D Science vs. magic
5 Culture and Folklore
How are Mexican traditions and legends included?
How does each version use Mexican culture?
A Both ignore cultural elements
B Film: realistic traditions; Novel: magical folklore
C Film: fantasy creatures; Novel: realistic
D Both focus only on modern life
Short Response • Writing Section
Write 4–6 sentences comparing the chupacabra in the film “Chupa” to the chupacabra in Summer of the Mariposas.
Word Bank / Palabras Clave
gentle (tierno) threatening (amenazante) protect (proteger) bravery (valentía) heritage (herencia) folklore (folclore)
Sentence Frames (Use these starters to help build your 4–6 sentences)
Sentence 1 (Overview): In both stories, the chupacabra comes from Mexican folklore, but each author portrays it differently.
Sentence 2 (Film): In the film Chupa, the creature is portrayed as ________________________.
Sentence 3 (Novel): In contrast, in Summer of the Mariposas, the creature is portrayed as ________________________.
Sentence 4 (Plot/Theme): While Chupa focuses on family and Alex’s growth, the novel focuses on testing the sisters’ ________________________.
Sentence 5 (Conclusion): Overall, both stories show that Mexican legends can teach us about ________________________.
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