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Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.
“Creative Writing: Elena and Miguel’s Family Reunification”
In this activity, students will write an additional chapter to Jaramillo’s novel detailing the reunification between the protagonists and their parents.
Although the novel focuses on Elena and Miguel’s desire to reunite with their parents in California, Jaramillo chose not to include this scene in her story. For this Activity, you will write Chapter 31 of the novel which details Elena and Miguel’s first meeting with their parents in California.
Using the same narrative style and language as Jaramillo, and maintaining characterization, consider the following questions as you draft your chapter:
Finally, share your chapter with the class. Read a brief excerpt aloud or add your draft to a class library of original work.
Teaching Suggestion: This activity assesses students’ understanding of the novel in a creative writing exercise.
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