Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez

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Theme:

Immigration

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

45 minute class session

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Learning Standards
  • The student uses the reading process effectively.
  • The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts.
  • The student uses speaking strategies effectively.
  • The student responds critically to fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read or listen to portions of Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez using Victor Reader.
  • Compare and contrast different types of discrimination.
  • Analyze two current events and make connections between the novel and the news articles.
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