1. Identidad
Español 2 Non Natives

2. Agenda Diario #4 Colectar tarea Notas on Identity (In your notebook)
Discussion
Antes de leer: Vocabulario
Leer: “Cuatro árboles flaquitos” by Sandra Cisneros
Analysis Questions
Community Booklet
Boleto de Salida #1

3. ¿Qué es la identidad?
It is a set of very particular characteristics possessed by a person [such as name, nationality, likes, dislikes, values]
This allows him/her to recognize themselves as part of humanity.

4. Personal identity
Is a set of personal traits that shapes the reality of each and one of you.
Is the answer to the questions Who am I?, What am I?, Where I come from?, Where am I going?

5. Piensa In your own words, how is identity defined?
Under your notes, answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Be ready to discuss to the class. You do not have to copy the questions.
In your own words, how is identity defined?
What characteristics/traits do we use to "identify" or "categorize" a person?

6. Pre-reading questions
Continue writing in your notebook. Be ready to discuss with the class.
Describe a situation where you once felt really out of place or uncomfortable. Why did you feel this way?
Do you think that people should be judge by the community that they come from? Why or why not? Explain.

7. Antes de leer: Vocabulario
This graphic organizer will be completed in your notebook. You will access back to the vocabulary for your final activity.
With the following words, create a graphic organizer like the one below. If necessary, you can change the tense of the word to fit your needs.
Entienden 2. Aprecia 3. Fuerza 4.Feroces
5. Raíces Violentos 7.Furia 8.Triste Calle
10. Concreto
Spanish Word
English translation
Visual/synonym of the word
Sentence using Spanish word 1. 2. 3.

8. Leer “Cuatro árboles flaquitos

9. Después de leer: Preguntas de análisis
On a separate sheet of paper, think, and answer the following questions using complete sentences. Do not copy the question. You will be turning this assignment.
What are three things that Esperanza have in common with the trees?
What are some physical descriptions about the trees? Be specific.
What does Esperanza learn from the trees? Explain.
Explain the statement: “Their strength is secret.” How do the trees find strength. Use specific text examples.
Make connections: in what ways do you have your own secret strength? What obstacles or barriers are you dealing with and how will you overcome them? Explain.
What element of nature do you identify yourself with? Why? Explain.

10. Cuatro árboles flaquitos by Sandra Cisneros
I will read it in Spanish and in English and you will follow along

11. Repaso de la viñeta: Cuatro árboles flaquitos
Amongst your group, discuss the following questions. Be ready to share
What does Esperanza say about the strength of the roots of the trees?
How does Esperanza describe the trees?
When does the narrator look at the trees?
What do the trees do while Esperanza sleeps?
What is the reason for the existence of the trees according to Esperanza?

12. Mi comunidad booklet On a white sheet of paper, you will:
create a folleto (booklet)
Trees are often compared to people. In the vignette from the ”The House on Mango Street” , Esperanza believes that the cuatro árboles flaquitos are the only ones who understand her.
Think of an object or location in your community that you identify with.
Write your responses in a rough draft before starting your booklet.
Responses must be checked by Ms. Garcia.
Basic Level Students: both languages
Proficient-Advance students: In Spanish
Front cover (A drawing of your object or location)
First inside page (a minimum of 6 sentences of how your community has shaped you in a positive way) (Use 3 vocabulary words)
Second inside page (a minimum of 6 sentences of how your community has shaped you in a negative way) (Use 3 vocabulary words)
Back cover (Think about the object or location in your community, in a minimum of 6 sentences, explain how and why you identify with that object or location).