Hampton Brown PreK-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 55) Build Reading Power with the On-Page Coach Each book begins with an Introduction that prepares students for the text to come. Breaking Through Francisco Jiménez At the end of every book, The Exchange promotes thinking and conversation about the book. The On-Page Glossary provides substitute words or phrases to help students keep reading fluently. Before You Move On provides frequent checks to help you make sure that students are comprehending. Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Guides THE EXCHANGE QUESTI True or False? The most diffi choices have the best results. Look Ahead supports active reading by helping students anticipate plot developments. Breaking Through Reading Level Lexile 750 Genre/Length Autobiography; 216 pages Language Register Spanish, ’50s Slang Content Load Rural, Mexican American Migrant Workers, Family Selected Awards Pura Belpré Award Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature • Downloadable Teacher’s Guides reinforce Edge skills • Divide each book into manageable reading assignments • Suggest strategies for improving students’ reading performance. Overview Background Countless migrant workers, mostly from Mexico and the Philippines, moved to California during the early and mid-twentieth century. To enter legally, immigrants had to prove that they had jobs, schools, or family members waiting for them in the United States. Those who could not prove this had to enter the U.S. illegally. Illegal immigrants faced deportation, separation from their families, and other hardships. They moved often to find work and to avoid immigration officials. Often, they had to resign themselves to low pay, back-breaking work, and less than adequate housing. Book Summary Breaking Through is an autobiographical account of Francisco Jiménez’s life as a young migrant worker during the 1950s and 1960s. The Jiménez family immigrated to the United States from Mexico illegally and became migrant workers in California, where they lived in poverty. Jiménez draws upon his experiences as an illegal immigrant, a migrant worker, and a determined student to tell the story of his search for a brighter future. About the Author Francisco Jiménez was born on June 29, 1943, in San Pedro, Tlaquepaque, Mexico. The Jiménez family immigrated to the United States illegally in 1947, and Jiménez began working in the fields at the age of six. He attended school intermittently and had difficulty learning English. He and his family moved constantly in search of work, living in small tents and shacks. The family finally settled in one place when Roberto, Jiménez’s older brother, found a steady job as a school janitor. They became legal citizens shortly afterward. Jiménez went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Santa Clara University, his master’s degree from Columbia University, and a doctorate degree from Harvard University. His other works include La Mariposa and The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child. Name: Student Journal Student Journals • Provide interactive support for independent reading • Assess student comprehension and provide feedback • Promote discussion and writing. True or False? The most difficult choices have the best results. Discussion Date Order Information Edge Level B Leveled Library Classroom Set Save 10% over single items! contains 6 copies each of 21 titles (126 books total), plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals Single-Copy Set contains 1 copy each of 21 titles, plus access to the online Teacher’s Guides and Student Journals For single items, see Price List page 278. 978-07362-39608 $1,013.63 Breaking Through by Francisco Jiménez Reading Schedule Group members: Breaking Through Introduction Pages 15–58 Pages 59–102 Pages 103–147 Pages 148–183 Pages 184–214 The Exchange Assessment Student Journal Pages 3–4 Pages 5–6 Pages 7–8 Pages 9–10 Pages 11–12 Pages 13–14 Due Date 978-07362-39615 $187.71 NGSP.com 888-915-3276 55 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39608 http://www.ngsp.com/SingleProductPage.aspx?ISBN=978-07362-39615 http://www.ngsp.com
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