The students will get a biography of the author as well as some relevant background information for the book itself. They will make inferences about what the stories will be about.

The students will answer the do now question and share.

We will read the chapter Nora. Students will be provided with a graphic organizer that has guiding questions to assist them in the reading. They will also be periodic check ins.

There will be a group discussion about multiculturalism in the neighborhood. We will examine the places where different cultures clash and communicate.

Students will share their various points of views of multiculturalism on Tremount Avenue.

The students will answer the do now and share.

The class will we read the chapter guided questions and the graphic organizer.

We will have a group discussion we talk about stereotypes cultural identity and how we see ourselves. The students will decide character in the story sees herself. They will cite textual evidence.

The class will share and reflect our new knowledge about stereotypes cultural identity and self perception.