Table of contents for Judith Ortiz Cofer in the classroom : a woman in front of the sun / Carol Jago.

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Contents
1. Where Life and Art Intersect
Learn biographical information about Judith Ortiz Cofer that describes the journey she has taken to become a writer, and examine a lesson inspired by ?Call Me María? that guides students toward insightful personal writing
2. Writing Poetry from Models
Style imitation is a powerful tool for learning about an author?s craft. This chapter offers ideas for helping students write poems modeled after Cofer?s form and style.
3. Reading at Risk
Judith Ortiz Cofer?s books can be vehicles for developing the habit of reading and writing. This chapter suggests ways teachers can influence students? reading through reflective writing.
4. Teaching Literary Analysis 
Use Cofer?s novel The Meaning of Consuelo to teach students about the elements of literature and standards-based literary analysis.
5. An Interview with Judith Ortiz Cofer: Attempting Perfection
Listen in as Ren¿e Shea interviews Judith Ortiz Cofer about her work and life as a writer.
6. More Cofer
Pursue further resources for information about Judith Ortiz Cofer; see also a chronology of her life and work at the end of the book.
Chronology of Judith Ortiz Cofer?s Life
Works Cited
Author

Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:

Ortiz Cofer, Judith, 1952- -- Study and teaching (Secondary).
Hispanic American women in literature -- Study and teaching (Secondary).
Hispanic Americans in literature -- Study and teaching (Secondary).