In the Time of the Butterfles

In the Time of the Butterfles By julia Alvarez ~ a prereading lesson for students

Day One: Rafael Trujillo

Directions: Choose at least two of the articles linked below to read. These websites will inform you about the cruel dictator that will be the main antagonist of our story.

Biography Channel: Rafael Trujillo

The History Channel: Rafael Trujillo

The Assassination of Rafael Trujillo

The Gaudiest Dictator

The flag of the Dominican Republic

Day Two: The Dominican Republic - Geography

An interactive map of the Dominican Republic

History of the Dominican Republic & Geography

The Dominican Republic National Anthem

Day Three: Meet Julia Alvarez

Meet Julia Alvarez: Click here!

Day Four: Machismo and Women's Roles in Latino Culture

Day Five: The Story of the Mirabal Sisters

Appreciate

Credits:

Created with images by SHAWSHANK61 - "butterfly white black" • Mihnea Stanciu - "Dominican Republic Flag" • puroticorico - "First Church in Latin America Facade" • PatLoika - "Macho Man Randy Savage by Alexis Ziritt"