68 pages 2 hours read

Julia Alvarez

Before We Were Free

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2002

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Discussion/Analysis Prompt

Anita’s Mami and Papi are passionate individuals who dedicate their lives to fighting for the freedom of the Dominican Republic. In what ways is Anita passionate and inspired by her family? Do you see any similarities between yourself and Anita? If so, what are these?

Teaching Suggestion: This question links directly with the Personal Connection Prompt, as it focuses on making direct connections between the student’s response prior to reading and making comparisons with Anita. Depending on the level of the class, this prompt could work well for whole-class discussion.

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