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Literature Links for Primary
Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia
- Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia*
written by Carmen Lomas Garza
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In My Family/En mi Familia*
written by Carmen Lomas Garza
- These two books provide a unique look at a different culture’s family life. Memories and descriptions of the family experiences can provide readers with cultural insights. Although the reading level is a little high, these books can be easily shared with younger students.
Activity Idea
Ask students to share their memories and experiences in a diorama about their family. A traditional diorama could be constructed with materials from around the house or classroom. A picture diorama could be arranged with the use of pictures made in a drawing computer program such as Kid Pix™ or MS Paint™ or the use of digital family pictures.
Books and Websites for additional ideas:
- Hairs / Pelitos by Sandra Cisneros (Dragonfly Books, 1997)
- With My Brother / Con Mi Hermano by Eileen Roe (Aladdin, 1994)
- Families by Ann Morris (HarperCollins, 2000)
- Dioramas
- How to Make a Diorama
*Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia by Carmen Lomas Garza (Children's Book Press, 1992)
*In My Family / En mi Familia by Carmen Lomas Garza (Children's Book Press, 2000)
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