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Directions: While reading Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs, write responses to the following questions.
Pre-Reading: Based on the front and back cover of the book, answer the following:
1. What does the title of the novel suggest?
2. Make a prediction about the book based on the cover.
Reading: Based on the story, answer the following:
1. Describe a scene that most interested you. Explain what made this scene interesting.
2. Make a connection to your life based on the book. Can you relate to a character? a situation? the setting? the family relationships? the jobs? Explain your connection in detail.
3. What message is the author, Will Hobbs, sharing with the reader?
Post-Reading: Based on the story, be prepared to discuss the following on the first day of class:
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Despite the fact that Miguel and Victor come from the same town and go on the same journey, how do their identities differ? How does each character’s journey shape his identity?