Bakersfield College Jessica Wojtysiak Fall 2016 AcDv B80

Immigration Frayer Model Define the Concept Examples include… Is different from similar concepts… Nonexamples include…

The Map What is the purpose of providing a map in the text? Using the map legend, determine how many miles Enrique had to travel to reach the U.S. Based on the topography, predict where may be the most dangerous spots for travel? Explain why.

Prologue What is a Prologue? Make a list of the sections found in the prologue. Based upon the section titles only, make some predictions about the rest of the book. What does the Prologue tell you about Nazario’s intent?

Life and Death Along the US Border

Life & Death What do these items tell you about the people who risked their lives to try to come to the United States? Immigrants often come to the United States with hope for a better life. What do you think defines a better life? What chance do you think immigrants have to achieve this?

Journal Entry Imagine you have decided to go to another country to strive for a better life. You can only take what you can carry. Identify one or more items that you know you would take with you. Explain why you would take these items. What do they say about you?

Pronoun Selection (Subjects Versus Objects) What is a pronoun? Pronoun Selection (Subjects Versus Objects)

Perspective Pronouns and Perspective I believe children in elementary school should not be assigned homework. You should not look at your cell phone while driving. (Handout 30-31)

Perspective 1) I am about to write my first college essay. I am nervous and worried about my grade. 2) You are about to write your first college essay. You are nervous and worried about the grade you will get. 3) When writing their first college essay, many students feel nervous and worry about the grade they might get.