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 An Online Teacher's Guide for Almost A Woman Teaching Almost A Woman This teacher's guide offers questions and activities to help you use Almost a Woman in the classroom. Background information on Puerto Rico is provided, as well as before-and-after viewing questions and activities. Two sections deal with major themes of the film: identity in conflict and coming of age. The genre of memoir is discussed, as is the comparison of the book to the film. A section on resources includes a list of related Web sites, books, and films. Welcome Letter from Esmeralda Santiago In the Classroom How to use this guide. Viewing Strategies Suggestions on how to divide the film into three viewing segments. Plot Summary An overview of the story. Understanding Context Activities to help students explore the history of Puerto Rico and its role in Esmeralda Santiago's story. Before Viewing Questions Discussion questions and activities to prepare students before they view the film. After Viewing Questions Questions and activities to explore the story and film. Identity in Conflict Activities and investigations that use poetry to help students examine one of the key themes of the film. Coming of Age Activities that examine Almost a Woman as a coming-of-age story The Art of the Memoir Activities that examine Almost a Woman as a memoir and encourage students to reflect on their own lives. From Memoir to Film Discussion questions and activities comparing and contrasting Almost A Woman in its different forms. Resources
Suggested books for students and teachers. Webography Recommended Web sites for students and teachers. eNewsletter Sign-up Off-Air Taping Rights Educators may tape Almost a Woman and use it in the classroom for one year after broadcast. Companion Books When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago are available from Vintage Books.  Essays + Interviews | Puerto Rico: A Timeline Memoir to Film | Story Synopsis | Cast + Credits Links + Bibliography | Teacher's Guide | The Forum  Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback
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