Objective
To show the students one view of life in Puerto Rico as seen through the eyes of one poverty stricken family.
Direction
Have the students read the first chapter of La Vida in class aloud. Assign the next two chapters for homework.
Lesson
Write a descriptive character sketch of the characters you have been introduced to in the book. Write your own opinion of these characters as well. Do any of these characters remind you of a friend of your family or a relative?
