The Devil's Highway

Louis Alberto Urrea

TLW read Urrea's nonfiction piece about the tragic circumstances surrounding the illegal immigrant deaths in 2001.

TLW respond to their reading in writing or by drawing.

Bellwork associated with book

• What do you know about illegal immigration?
• Does Urrea have the culturally responsive background to write this book?

Activities associated with book

• As they read chapter 1--have students stop after each section and choose to : 1) draw a picture, 2) write a summary, 3) write a personal connection, or 4) keep a bulleted list : students should choose one that fits the section. read in class
• Chapters 2-4--keep track of the people involved in the smuggling of the Wellton 26. read in class
• Chapter 5-8--summarize each chapter as you read. read on own
• Chapter 9-Acknowledgements--summarize each chapter as you read. read on own
• After reading--write a one page reflection--reflect on what you read--what do you think? What do you feel?