In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez Before Reading & During Reading Strategies
What do these men have in common? Hint #1: Identify Hitler, Pol Pot, and Trujillo. Hint #2: Define Genocide. Hint #3: Define Holocaust.
Who is Junot Diaz? Who is Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina? Where is the Dominican Republic? Under Trujillo, the DR was called Salcedo?
La Isla Bonita Where is the Dominican Republic? Where is Haiti? Where is Florida in relation to these countries?
Who is Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina? What does it mean to be Dominican? Take notes during the Read Aloud.
Becoming the Butterflies Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize winning author. Trujillo, dictator
Reading In the Time of The Butterflies Study Guide Questions Reading Schedule Vocabulary List Character Analysis
Cash out EXIT slip Instructions: Cognitive: Three things you learned today? Affective: How do you feel about what you’ve learned today? Surprised: What surprised you today? Helpful: What about the presentation did you find helpful?