Vocabulary words from Francisco Jimenez's autobiographical novel, The Circuit, are featured in a 17-slide PowerPoint presentation that not only provides definitions for the words but also illustrations and photos to provide context.

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english language arts

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Classroom Considerations

•  A class set of Jimenez's novel would be required
• Consider having the Spanish translation, Cajas de Carton, and the sequels Breaking Through and Reaching Out available to show to the class

Pros

• The colorful pictures and illustrations provide additional context
• The check for understanding section provides immediate reinforcement

Cons

• None