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Chapter 8. Mi Pueblo Pages 77-87
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ASSIGNMENTS Read chapter #8. Answer questions 36-40. Write about your hometown or the hometown of your parents. Research the town or city where you grew up and what customs and traditions you currently practice at home that began in your hometown. Describe the unique things and experiences that your culture shares with other people. These may include holiday gatherings and specific traditional activities that your family and friends participate in. Use words that express a positive tone and a sense of sharing your culture.
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QUESTIONS 36. What is the author's purpose in writing this story? 37. Which social practice does the author mention as highly valued and exercised in a democratic society? 38. After reading this story, identify where the author uses one or more basic purposes of writing. A-Persuade B-Explain C- Narrate D-Describe. 39. Where in the story does the author describe a specific tone? These may include, suspenseful, optimistic, loving, humorous or sad. 40. How many elderly people are mentioned in this chapter? Explain the influence of each of them on Mario.
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ART ACTIVITIES Draw a scene described in this chapter. You may also draw a scene depicting a scene from your own hometown. Remember that the colors and ideas expressed should convey a positive message and the artist's point of view. Also take into consideration that the audience may not be from the same culture as you. Share something unique from your culture and ethnic background. Remind yourself that no design should be derogatory towards other beliefs or traditional experiences.
Jose Escobar - 2009 - Color Pencils
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RESOURCE LINKS Atlas Museum Dictionary Art Ideas & Activities Creature Feature Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. |
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