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Evaluate the guidance counselor's assumption about Maximo.

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Pretend you were Maximo's mother and what decisions would you make for your children's education.

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Kouang escaped Vietnam on a sinking boat with his mother and sisters. He has the opportunity to go to school, which was never an option in his home land. Waking up early, boarding an overcrowded bus, and enduring an embarrassing moment, he has nothing but gratitude for his opportunity even though he carries haunting memories of his past.

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Kouang escaped Vietnam on a sinking boat with his mother and sisters. He has the opportunity to go to school, which was never an option in his home land. Waking up early, boarding an overcrowded bus, and enduring an embarrassing moment, he has nothing but gratitude for his opportunity even though he carries haunting memories of his past.

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Despite her continual hardships she shows great potential.

Level I

Where is Angelina from?

Level II

Compare Angelina's experience to yours.

Level III

Predict how Angelina is doing in 5 years.

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Màximo's family agreed to move to the United States to look for good schools and opportunities. Màximo struggled assimilate in the new culture. Finally he was introduced to Mary Catherine who guided him to college.

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Summary: Sad immigrant girl in an abusive domestic situation placed in remedial courses because of poor English skills is referred to AVID. She appears withdrawn non-responsive.

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Summary: Sad immigrant girl in an abusive domestic situation placed in remedial courses because of poor English skills is referred to AVID. She appears withdrawn non-responsive.

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Level 1: From which country did Angelina come?
Level 2: Explain the teacher’s reaction to Angelina’s actions and placement.
Level 3: How do you feel about the teacher’s actions and why do you feel that way?

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List Maximo's brothers' names.

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Level 1: Describe how Kouang got to the United States.
Level 2:  Compare a time in your life to Kouang's story.
Level 3: How does Kouang's journey to the US foreshadow his journey in education?

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Predict the struggles that Clarence will have.

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TABLE 14  Q LEVEL 1       What happened his first first day in the bus?

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TABLE 14  Q LEVEL 1       What happened his first first day in the bus?

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Level 3: How might this story end for Clarence?

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Level 3: How might this story end for Clarence?

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What AVID tools would/could Kouang choose to help process what he is going through?

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Compare and contrast Clarence's situation in his time versus a disadvantaged student today.

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Predict what Màximo's older or younger brothers futures might look like.

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Level 1 Question:  How might you describe Clarence?

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Level 1 Question:  How might you describe Clarence?

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Compare & contrast your commute to school to Kouang's commute.

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Level 1: What does Joe want to be when he grows up?

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Level 1: Paraphrase Maximo's story.
Level 2: Analyze the descriptive writing the author uses.
Level 3: Imagine what it would be like to be in Maximo's shoes on the first day of school.

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Level 2:  How is the old neighborhood similar and different than the new neighborhood? 

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Level 2:  How is the old neighborhood similar and different than the new neighborhood? 

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What is the origin of the word, "ghetto?"

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Choose some aspects of Joe's behavior that he can change at school to help him achieve his dream of becoming an architect.

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Compare and contrast Màximo's new home to previous home.

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level 2: Compare Joe's real house to the one he imagines.

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Write the next paragraph in Kouang's story.

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Compare and contrast Kuang's attitude toward school to that of the American students'.

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Draw (with scale) one room of the dream house you envision for yourself.

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Based on your reading, predict what might happen in Avid class?

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Level 1: What does Joe want to be when he grows up?
Level 2: Infer what the vet meant when he said, "dream on boy"?
Level 3: Evaluate the impact that the phrase "dream on, boy" can have on Joe's self-esteem.

Joe dreams of being an architect and escaping from his crowded, poor living conditions. His dreams are dashed by a veteran's comment - "Dream on, boy." He wonders why he has chosen to attend the AVID program.

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level 3:
Imagine Joe DID live in his dream home. Do you think his attitude would be different? Based on the reading, why do you think that?

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Where did Màximo come from?

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What country is Kouang from?

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Why would Bernice feel like a potential outsider?

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Identify the physical items that indicate poverty/barriers.

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How many times did Bernice change her clothes?

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Level 1: Describe Bernice’s hopes and fears as she heads to her new school. Discuss with your table/partners.

Level 2: Compose a note that Bernice will pass to Tabby at the end of the first week in her AVID class.

Level 3: Predict Bernice’s first day experiences at AVID.