READER’S GUIDE:

DROWN, by Junot Diaz

Before reading:

• Author’s biography & accomplishments …………………………………………page 2
• “Travails of an Outcast”, by Michiko Kakutani………………………………..............3, 4, & 5
• Maps of the Dominican Republic & the Caribbean…………………………………..6
• Visa para un sueño (Song written by Juan Luis Guerra)……………………………7
• Profile: The Dominican Republic…………………………………………………….......8

During reading:

• Characters notes…………………………………………………………………………………….9
• Create: New Characters notes……………………………………………………………….10
• Theme notes…………………………………………………………………………………………11

After reading:

• Writing Prompt…………………………………………………………………12, 13, 14, & 15

Instructions and MEAL format provided.

Ms. Castillo, Summer Transition 2009, Foundations’ Book Group