After reading Barrio Boy, students were asked to write a paragraph about the relationships between the adults and the children in the story. Which answer option contains a well-written introductory statement and supporting detail?
The adult characters in Barrio Boy are strict and serious. They are also very bossy, and it does not seem fun to
grow up in that small neighborhood.
O One time when the boy takes a part off the bed, the grown up makes him put it back. Another time he has to clean
the bathroom
O One of the adult characters is the mother. She finds a place for them to stay and points out the American flag.
The adult characters in Barrio Boy expect to be obeyed and respected. This is evident when the children of the
village have to politely run errands for their neighbors.