Mexican White Boy by Matt De La Peña Mexican White boy MAFT DEIA PENA Guided Questions Pg. 1-28 Make an inference about the reason for Danny's habit of digging into his skin. Analyze the importance of the Home Run Derby for the neighborhood. Why is this such an important part of the story? Describe the diversity of the characters thus far. How does this impact our understanding of the plot? On Pg. 17, infer why Danny stays silent during the pitching interaction. Support your answer with evidence from the text. 5. On pgs. 25-28, Danny expresses himself in letters to his father. What is the impact of these letters on the reader?

Mexican White Boy by Matt De La Peña Mexican White boy MAFT DEIA PENA Guided Questions Pg. 1-28 Make an inference about the reason for Danny's habit of digging into his skin. Analyze the importance of the Home Run Derby for the neighborhood. Why is this such an important part of the story? Describe the diversity of the characters thus far. How does this impact our understanding of the plot? On Pg. 17, infer why Danny stays silent during the pitching interaction. Support your answer with evidence from the text. 5. On pgs. 25-28, Danny expresses himself in letters to his father. What is the impact of these letters on the reader?