What do you remember about your childhood home? Scholars listen to Oscar Gonzales reading his poem "We All Return to the Place Where We Were Born" in Spanish and English, then discuss what they learned about Gonzales.

Concepts

hispanic culture, poetry, poetry analysis, narrative poetry

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson during Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15
• Ask class members to add an illustration to their childhood memory and share their work during a gallery walk

Classroom Considerations

• Sixth of 21 lessons designed for Hispanic Heritage Month 
• Projection and audio equipment are needed
• The "What do you notice" strategy is used instead of a more rigorous, analytical approach to discuss the poem

Pros

• Includes a Spanish and English version of the poem
• The "What do you notice" strategy permits all learners to contribute to the discussion

Cons

• None