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Essay Topic 1

The Jimenez family immigrated to the United States illegally, but later got their green cards. How did emigrating affect the lives of family members? How did it affect the goals they made?

Essay Topic 2

The book is told from Francisco’s point of view. How does the point of view determine how readers view the narrative and the people in the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

Jimenez ended the book with the reasons why he decided to write about his life. Why did Jimenez decide to write the book? Who influenced Jimenez to write the book and why?

Essay Topic 4

Breaking Through is a true story. Why is the story an autobiography, rather than a biography?

Essay Topic 5

From the children to the grownups, the Jimenez family worked from early morning to evening. What type of work did family members do? Why did they have to work so...

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