We Were Here: September 8 - September 13

Where are Miguel and Rondell on Sept. 8? How are they earning money?

• Los Angeles, selling bracelets

• Tijuana, working in a market

• Fresno, doing landscaping with Miguel’s grandpa

• Oakland, washing cars

Why does Miguel want to leave Fresno?

• He wants to go back to Mexico

• He thinks his grandparents don’t want him there

• He misses Flaca

• Rondell told him to leave

How does Miguel’s grandpa treat him?

• Talks to him often

• Smiles and jokes with him

• Ignores him, doesn’t even look at him

• Punishes him for his past

Why didn’t Miguel’s grandma visit sooner?

• She didn’t know he was there

• She was angry with him

• She was waiting for Miguel’s grandpa to leave

• She was out of town

How did Miguel's grandma act during her visit?

• She yelled at him

• She cried, hugged him, and said he didn’t mean it

• She refused to look at him

• She asked him to leave

How did Miguel respond to his grandmother’s affection?

• He hugged her back

• He cried

• He acted busy and avoided eye contact

• He left the room

What made Miguel feel proud on Sept. 10?

• Running from the police

• Working hard with others and contributing to something bigger

• Saying goodbye to Rondell

• Fixing a car with his grandpa

What is similar between the tree and the drum circle from Venice Beach?

• Both make loud sounds

• Both are scary

• Both offer comfort and help Miguel feel grounded

• Both are symbols of anger

What happened to Diego?

• He moved away

• He died during a play fight with Miguel

• He was arrested

• He ran away to Mexico

Why did Miguel attack Rondell?

• Rondell stole his money

• Rondell insulted him

• Miguel took out his grief and pain on Rondell

• They were play-fighting