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From the Immigrant’s Point of View

From the Immigrant’s Point of View. Dawn Currie-Scott Ann Tanner Western School of Technology & Environmental Science. The House on Mango Street. Grade 9 English Indicators 1, 12 MD State Core Learning Goal 1 Analysis of a current controversial issue connecting it to a Grade 9 novel.

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From the Immigrant’s Point of View

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  1. From the Immigrant’s Point of View Dawn Currie-Scott Ann Tanner Western School of Technology & Environmental Science

  2. The House on Mango Street • Grade 9 English • Indicators 1, 12 • MD State Core Learning Goal 1 • Analysis of a current controversial issue connecting it to a Grade 9 novel

  3. Goals Students will … • use different resources within SIRS to gain a better understanding of the immigration issue • gain insight into the personal struggles of individual Mexican immigrants • explore the issue by using technology outside the classroom in a self directed activity in the computer lab

  4. SIRS Knowledge Source: Part I Pro vs. Con Leading Issues:Immigration • Students: examine the issue • Read: Overview • Those who favor • Those who are opposed • Answer fact, comprehension & analysis questions

  5. SIRS Researcher: Part IIBeyond the Border An online resource that accompanies the PBS documentary presentation: Beyond the Border. Presented are the 4 Ayala brothers as they settle and find work in Kentucky. Each has different story to tell: different hopes, dreams, and disappointments.

  6. Implementation:Beyond the Border • Class meets in computer lab for directed search on SIRS to PBS website • Provides an opportunity for visual & auditory learners • Video clips are available in Spanish with English text

  7. SIRS Knowledge Source: Part IIReading Strategies to Support Achievement on the English HSA Directed pre-reading activity for students: KWL • In class: begin filling in KWL chart • In lab: 1. Navigate to Beyond the Border 2. Read these parts: The Story, The Brothers, and Immigration 3. Answer fact, synthesis, & inference questions 4. Complete KWL Chart

  8. Evaluation: Formative Fill in KWL Chart Complete guide questions Teacher & LMS observation of students working in lab

  9. Evaluation:Summative Written reflection on experiences of the 4 Ayala brothers in U.S. Make predictions connecting their experiences with characters in the novel

  10. Adaptations • Honors and/or GT modifications 1.modify directed search, enhanced readings based on higher lexiles 2. assign as independent work 3. debate the issue • Could be used in other curriculum areas • DVD of the complete Beyond the Border documentary is available

  11. Impact on Student Learning Facts: • Prereading activities will improve reading comprehension • Lab activity enhances a gender balanced point of view to the novel: House on Mango Street

  12. Potential for BCPS • Fosters Teacher/Librarian collaboration • Adaptable for anyone teaching the novel • Other applications: World Languages -- Issues in immigration Social Studies -- Current events Any class doing an issue analysis, persuasive writing or SAT Essay Prep

  13. Instructional Partnership English Teacher: Developed Class activities & materials: introduction to issue using SIRS Leading Issues: Pro/Con in class, directed reading, questions, reflection & class discussions, introduction to House on Mango Street. Library Media Specialist: Assistance with search techniques in SIRS, use of computer & projector in classroom, Computer Lab instruction: general lab procedures, introduction to SIRS, how to access Beyond the Border.

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