I recommend the level I, elementary Spanish reader
Pobre Ana, written by Blaine Ray. This simple, beginner "novela" is a perfect choice for students enrolled in Spanish I. Native speakers requiring a bit of basic review and limited vocabulary practice, may also enjoy the first chapter book in the
Pobre Ana series. As a middle school Spanish instructor, I believe the
Pobre Ana series is an essential tool for foreign language learning. Personally, I supplement my Spanish level I curriculum with cultural investigation, field study, focus on individual self-actualization, communication skills, and literature. The focused vocabulary bank (300-words) and applicable story line invites students to dive into Spanish literature.
Ana is the book's 15-year lead character. Readers can relate to Ana's struggles. She disagrees with her mother and father. She doesn't have new, designer clothes. She is a teenage student in a Californian school. When the opportunity to visit a family in Mexico arises, Ana jumps at the chance to "vacation" away from her family and her troubles. Will Mexico be the dream trip Ana envisions? Will Ana's troubles disappear? Readers will discover "si Ana es una chica con
problemas."
To learn more about
Pobre Ana click
here.
Review by Senorita Swanson
11 comments:
This book sounds great for middle schoolers. I never read much in my spanish classes. I think it would have helped me appreciate the language more and be more confident in my understanding of Spanish. Is this a series that continues through higher levels of Spanish?
Rachel,
Indeed this short reader would boost confidence and encourage Spanish study. My students have a victorious feeling at the conclusion of every brief chapter. Regarding your question, yes, the "Pobre Ana" readers are part of a series. Following the first, level I reader, "Patricia va a California" is the subsequent title. In that particular novella, the roles of the main characters are reversed, and Mexican Patricia comes to visit with Ana and her family.
Sounds like a good starting point for new Spanish readers. I notice that the author doesn't have an apparently Spanish name. Do you know much about his/her background? Do you know if this book is true to (at least part) of the Mexican-American experience? Or do you value it more for the language practice than for the cultural implications?
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