Welcom to our YA novel discussions

Hi All,
We'll actually take up these questions for the Gary Soto novel this evening in class but you can also post here. We'll read the next two chapters for next time (i.e. 3 and 4).

1. Given Gary Soto's biography, where does this novel take place?

2. How is 14-year old Marisa Rodriguez's self image and identitly:

- in school?

- at home?

- with her best friend Alicia?

3. What new literacies elements are present in this 2006 novel that would not be found in a 1990's vintage story?

4. How doe these new literacies elements drive the plot?

5. What would you do as Marisa's Mom and Dad (about Marisa cutting school)?