1. Island of Sorrow - pp. 4-9
Video and Audio:
Separate sheet of paper (Assignment Title: Island of Sorrow)
Consider what Salvador says in the video at 6:22: “. . . and that’s what I tried to convey throughout my whole mission—was hope that things would get better and that we would quite metaphorically and literally see the light at the end of the tunnel.” What does he mean? (3-5 sentences)
How does this story relate to the themes and concepts found in ALWTW? (3- 5 sentences)

2. READ THE ARTICLE

3. WRITE AN OBJECTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE (3-5 SENTENCES).

4. ANSWER DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WITH PARTNER

5. Critical-Thinking Questions
Consider his mom’s advice when Salvador told his mom his idea for the solar lamps and washing machines: that he must finish what he starts. Why do you think she gave Salvador this advice?
Salvador says hope helps him and others in Puerto Rico face challenges and uncertainty. Where do you think hope comes from, and what keeps it going?