Barrio Boy
by Ernesto Galarza
Lesson plans and teaching resources
Barrio Boy
by Ernesto Galarza. Adobe Reader required for access.
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Introductory Material
Author biography, background information, list of characters, vocabulary words. -
Part One Worksheet
Practice with indirect characterization, vocabulary, making predictions. -
Part Two Worksheet
Resolving conflicts, vocabulary with context clues, making predictions. -
Parts Three-Five
Students use a graphic organizers to compare and contrast characters; vocabulary practice, going beyond the novel. -
Description
Students use a graphic organizer to identify sensory details in a scene. -
Symbols
Given 7 symbols, students consider possible meanings. -
Theme
Students use a graphic organizer to analyze how specific historical events had an impact on events in the book. -
Whole-Novel Discussion and Activities
5 discussion questions and 5 post-reading activities. -
Multiple Choice Test
10 questions.
Barrio Boy
by Ernesto Galarza
5-day unit for 7th grade. Text-based discussion questions, academic vocabulary, writing prompt, models, extending the narrative. 10 pages; word processor required.
Learning About Self and Others Through Autobiography
This unit uses
Barrio Boy
and other works as part of a unit for sophomores on exploring identity.
Response to Literature — Writing a Character Analysis
This unit uses a passage from
Barrio Boy
as a writing prompt. Designed for grade 6. Includes models, rubrics. 33 pages; Adobe Reader required.
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