"Nineteen Thrity-Seven" by Edwidge Danticat

How do writers use imagery to tell stories about their cultures?

Today we started reading "Nineteen Thrity-Seven" by Edwidge Danticat. We are in search of imagery she uses to tell us about aspects of her culture. (Worksheet from Heather.) Read pages 33 - 41.

Before we read the story, though, we researched some background information about Haiti and Port-au-Prince. Check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiti

Consider the following questions to add to your notes:

1. What does Haiti look like?
2. Where is Haiti?
3. What languages do they speak in Haiti?
4. What recently happened in Haiti?

Today's Vocab word: crimson (adj.) When I cut my finger, my hand became covered in crimson.

REMINDER: Vocab Quiz on Monday!