Caminar, a novel in verse inspired by actual events during Guatemala's civil war, is the moving story of a boy who loses nearly everything before discovering who he really is. This educator's guide to the novel by Skila Brown will help students examine its poems, conflict, character development, and literary devices. This printable includes discussion questions, poetry comprehension questions, and extension activities for language arts and social studies.
Caminar Educator's Guide
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Caminar
Set in 1981 Guatemala, this lyrical debut novel tells the powerful tale of a boy who must decide what it means to be a man during a time of war.
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