Unfavorable circumstances in his native country have forced Isaías to make the harrowing journey north to the United States. His hopes and dreams are simple: to find dignified work that pays a decent wage so that he can support his family back home.

In this simple but profound story, learn some of what immigrants endure on their quests to improve their families’ lives.

Each chapter concludes with a poem written by the main character, Isaías.

Level 1
Unique Words: 197; 85 cognates
Total Words: 3,900
Tense(s): present, preterite
Glossary: yes

Reader: ©2022. Spanish. Level 1. High school. 5 x 8 inches. Softcover, 69 pages.

Salida 8 Questions & Practice Download

This all-inclusive teacher resource includes a wealth of activities and suggested questions to use with the story to determine comprehension of the reader. Additionally, it has upper-level ideas, teacher tips, hooks, and plenty of “how to” information.

Questions & Practice: ©2022. Spanish. Level 1. High school. Reproducible. Download. Editable Word document, 92 pages.