For this report, you are to read a novel with a Chicano or Chicana-based theme. Your selection can be from any time period in Chicano history. You are free to choose from one of a multitude of authors, such as:In terms of the content of the report, I am looking for two main points of discussion. First, you should devote the first half of the report to a summary of the main points that the author is trying to convey to the reader. To help you to address this issue, consider some of these questions: What is the authors main purpose for writing the book? What type of background is he/she writing from? What is the setting and the tone of the story?
As for the second point of discussion, this is where you provide your opinion or perceptions of the book. And for this section of your review, you are strongly encouraged to provide a historical background to help you understand the themes presented in the story. You are welcome to rely on any of the class material for supporting information. As you write your commentary, consider these following questions: What did you think about the story? How did the book relate to the class? Did the story provide a good background of Chicano/Chicana history? Is this a good book for use in a community college class? You are definitely encouraged to write in first person singular (I feel that, I think..) as you provide your opinions.