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I teach and live in John Steinbeck Country. I'm constantly looking for books that will motivate my students to read. Most of my students come from low socio-economic backgrounds. Two of my students have parents that work in the fields. Most of their parents or grandparents were born in Mexico and have worked in agriculture. Two-thirds of my class are two to three grade levels below in reading. I have read this book for the last 4 years teaching 5th grade. This year, since my students are low readers and unmotivated, I would like them to have a copy to follow along. When I read this book to my previous classes, they appreciated the success of the author, Francisco Jimenez. Two years ago our 6th graders were able to see him speak at Santa Clara University. They felt that they already knew him, because they had background knowledge and they could identify with him. This years class is perhaps the lowest readers I have had in 7 years, however, they and their families are the most kind.

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I teach and live in John Steinbeck Country. I'm constantly looking for books that will motivate my students to read. Most of my students come from low socio-economic backgrounds. Two of my students have parents that work in the fields. Most of their parents or grandparents were born in Mexico and have worked in agriculture. Two-thirds of my class are two to three grade levels below in reading. I have read this book for the last 4 years teaching 5th grade. This year, since my students are low readers and unmotivated, I would like them to have a copy to follow along. When I read this book to my previous classes, they appreciated the success of the author, Francisco Jimenez. Two years ago our 6th graders were able to see him speak at Santa Clara University. They felt that they already knew him, because they had background knowledge and they could identify with him. This years class is perhaps the lowest readers I have had in 7 years, however, they and their families are the most kind.

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