Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat
Lesson plans and teaching resources

Behind the Mountains
Students research information from a variety of sources and appreciate the influence of culture on perceptions. Includes discusson questions for character analysis, links to information. Designed for grades 6-8. 4 pages; Adobe Reader required.

Behind the Mountains
Scroll down to find a summary and discussion questions related to character analysis and to setting.

Behind the Mountains
Pre-reading activities. 3 pages; Adobe Reader required.

Reading Behind the Mountains with an emphasis on proverbs
37 pages including examples of proverbs, other material. Adobe Reader required.