Bakersfield College Jessica Wojtysiak AcDv B80

The Reading Process Pre-Reading Reading Post-Reading

Journal Entry #3: The Theme of Family What is the Family? One of the most important themes in Enrique’s Journey is the definition of the family. Before we discuss the book, I want you to think about how you define a family. Who do you consider your family and why? There are many potential answers: the biological family, families formed through marriage, friends, etc. What is your personal definition? Is a family important to an individual’s success? Why or Why not?

True or False Children who have been abandoned by their parents should just make their families with those they can and let go of any ties or bonds to their mothers and fathers.

True or False While it is not the ideal situation, a parent who regularly sends financial support to a child, but is not physically with him/her, can still be a good parent.

True or False If a parent is living in extreme poverty, he/she must do everything possible to provide financially for his/her child even if that means leaving the child with relatives indefinitely.

This leads us to…

Pre-Reading: What did you Find out? Who is the Author? What is her background? Do you think she is credible? This book was first published in what year? Who is the publisher? What do the reviewers say about the book?

“Immigration” Word ASsociation When I say the word “immigration,” what is the first word that pops into your head? Write that word down in your journal. Illegal – 12% Overpopulation – 5% Legality – 4% Jobs – 3% Deportation – 3% Myself/Everyone– 3% Freedom – 3% Mexicans – 2% From Pew Research, 2015

Checking our Views What do most Americans think? Do you think immigrants have a positive or negative impact on American society? What do most Americans think? 45% say immigrants have a positive impact. 37% say negative. 16% say not much effect. From Pew Research, 2015

Checking our Views Why do you think immigrants come to the United States? Americans say… 74% Economic opportunities Conflict in home 10% Education 4% Family in US 2%

What do you know? What percentage of today’s American population was born in another country? 4% 13% 39% 55% 4% 13% Correct (guessed by only 47% of Pew respondents) 39% 55%

Should the US… Do you think the US should decrease the number of immigrants coming to the United States? Americans say… Decrease 49% Increase 15% Kept at current level 34%

What is Due on Monday? Complete the Chunking Worksheet. Highlight and annotate the remainder of the Beeman article. Read the Prologue of Enrique’s Journey. Bring Enrique’s Journey to Class.