WARM UP:
#6 obscure (adj) difficult to see, vague, mysterious
Adelina's story is somewhat obscure to the reader.
TODAY:
Free Write
Immigration Investigation check.
What's going on?
Read the following article from The New York Times and write a brief summary, and most importantly express your thoughts and opinions regarding what you have read. (1 page)
Read pgs. 57-64, and answer the following questions (J 11):
1. Dig deep. Why do you think the women in Juana's town seem to show so much cruelty towards Juana and Ama?
2. Making a prediction or a guess. What has happened to Apa? Where is he?
3. Getting to the truth. Why does Abuelita Elena show so much disdain for Ama?
4. What's your gut feeling? Why would Ama and Juana not eat the fresh tortillas that Dona Rosa gave them?
5. Something not so obvious. Why do you think Adelina has a difficult time looking at the bruises of the battered women she helps? After all she's been working with these women for many years. Shouldn't she be used to it?
6. Romance is in the air. For whom? How do you know?
HOMEWORK:
Finish What's going on?
Finish Journal 11.
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