Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza
Lesson plans and teaching resources

Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza. Adobe Reader required for access.

• 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.