1. 15 Minutes independent reading

2. Read the Lyrics of the first song and answer the first three questions

3. What motivated each immigrant to move to America?
Paciencia Y Fe (Patience and Faith)
Abuela Claudia
Inutil (Useless)
Kevin Rosario

4. American Dream, pd 4
In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you)
In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream?

5. People don’t want them and they will stop them.
Opportunity, freedom, money, liberty, rights.
They won’t have enough money to travel anywhere.
People will succeed if they have a good work ethic
American Dream, pd 5
In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you)
In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream?

6. Freedom, prosperity, success
Language
Laws, politics, and not speaking the same language
Hard work and sacrifice
American Dream, pd 6
Jobs
In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you)
In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream?
Border Control

7. “No Speak English”

8. Open Class Discussion
Many immigrants are looked down on in America because they do not speak English, or speak English differently. Why is this? How could it be better?

9. Find a partner and share your journal entries from last night
How does the American Dream affect the husband in this chapter?
Why does Mamacita have so much trouble finding happiness in America?

10. Homework
Write from the perspective of a Latino immigrant. Pretend you are sending a letter to someone at home. Be sure to include why you came to America, what difficulties you are facing, and what positive aspects of America you are enjoying. This should be at least one page long.