Name___________________________ Bodega Dreams
Date: ___________________________ ELA
Ms.
Becker
Anticipation
Guide
Directions: Below are some statements related to
major themes and ideas in Bodega Dreams. Rate
each of the following statements by circling the appropriate number on a 1 to 5
scale where 1 means you strongly agree and 5 that you strongly disagree. The
final reflection at the end should be completed for homework. When we have
completed reading the novel, we will review the survey to see how our opinions
might have changed or developed.
1. Loyalty trumps (wins over) everything.
1 2 3 4 5
2. The end justifies the means.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Money only corrupts you if you let it.
1 2 3 4 5
4. Drug money is “dirty” money no matter what.
1 2 3 4 5
5. You can take the girl or boy out of the ‘hood, but you
can’t take the ‘hood out of the boy or girl.
1 2 3 4 5
6. Where you come from completely influences where you are
going.
1 2 3 4 5
7. The criminals in our society are only those who break the
law.
1 2 3 4 5
8. Steal from the rich; give to the poor.
1 2 3 4 5
9. There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of those who
would just as soon take advantage of you.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Your friends always come first—even before love.
1 2 3 4 5
Final
Reflection
Directions:
Choose one of the above statements. Interpret it and say whether you agree or
disagree, supporting your opinion
with a specific example from your own experience in at least one well-organized paragraph. After you have completed the paragraph,
predict what you think will be a major theme or idea in Bodega Dreams and why
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