This Before Reading Activity was created to help students to gain some background knowledge about Francisco Jimenez, the author of "Cajas de cartón", prior to reading his novel. This activity also introduces students to information about migrant farming. This activity includes a PowerPoint presentation and an activity packet for students.This activity has a jigsaw component and is best completed in groups. In my Spanish 5AP class students are broken up into three groups with 3-6 students in each