Barrio boy/ Names and Nombres.
Date
Barrio Boy
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What’s a summary of the story.
What’s Ernesto’s emotional responses to his
new school? Why might this be?
Have you ever been afraid in a new situation
and then felt silly later? can you give an
example?
One thing you are afraid of in
school how you will overcome it.
divide barrio boy in half. (its
boring). do 10 minutes
reading with discussion 1.
group activity
share results of group activity
one homework question.
Group
activity.
Based on Barrio boy we have seen that a great teacher can “cut
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through” any cultural differences that may cause problems in the
classroom.
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Your tasks are as follows:
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1. Mrs.Weidl will put you into groups of 4,
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2. Discuss in your group if you would respond to a teacher like Ms.
Ryan and why.
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3. Discuss in your group, and come up with a list (Ranked in
significance) of the 5 most important traits that all great teacher have
(all answers must be complete sentences.)
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4. Present these answers to the class.
Barrio Boy 2:
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Patriotism
VS.
Jingoism
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Patriotism is defined as: Love or pride for your country.
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Jingoism is defined as: Extreme patriotism
Is Barrio Boy, Jingoistic or
Patriotic?
Short Essay assignment. (Introductory
paragraph+ 1 Body Paragraph+ 1 concluding
paragraph:
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Here you can choose from two options:
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1. Ernesto Galarza talks often about holding onto his mexican
heritage while still blending into American culture. What is the
difference between being proud (patriotic) of your culture while living
in a foreign country and being jingoistic of your culture while living in a
foreign country?
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2. Ernesto Galarza talks often about holding onto his mexican
heritage while still blending into American culture. In the next 20
years, with the advancement of “globalization” what are some
plausible examples of how multi-culturalism will continue. You can use
your own situation, or talk about the world in general.
Names/Nombres
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First off, does anyone have a difficult name they need help
pronouncing?
Philosophical question or
debate?
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Is a name important to the development of a person, to their success
or failure?
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If someone is an immigrant to a country, does it help determine if they
will succeed or fail?
Foreigner
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What does it mean to be a foreigner?
Independent activity
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For 5 minutes on your own, come up with three facts that are funny or
interesting about your family.
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We will then share as a class.