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My Diary from Here to There/Mi diario de aqui hasta alla (Pura Belpre Honor Book Author (Awards))
 

My Diary from Here to There/Mi diario de aqui hasta alla (Pura Belpre Honor Book Narrative (Awards))

by Amada Irma Perez

One night young Amada overhears her parents whisper of moving from Mexico to Los Angeles where greater opportunity awaits. As she and her family journey north, Amada records in her diary her fears, hopes, and dreams for their lives in the United States. Amada learns that with her family’s love and a belief in herself, she can make any journey and triumph over any change — here, there, anywhere.... (read more)

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“Personal Review Amanda and her family moves from Mexico to the United States. The story is well written and the illustrations complement it well. I am very sympathetic to Amanda. There are more opportunities in America, but relocating anywhere is difficult. That difficulty is increased when there is a different language and culture. This story may not be one that every student can relate to personally (even Spanish students) but everyone will love it because we’re able to understand her...”

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  • Andrea C

    andrea c said:

    “Personal Review Amanda and her family moves from Mexico to the United States. The story is well written and the illustrations complement it well. I am very sympathetic to Amanda. There are more opportunities in America, but relocating anywhere is difficult. That difficulty is increased when there is a different language and culture. This story may not be one that every student can relate to personally (even Spanish students) but everyone will love it because we’re able to understand her situation. I’m glad the story sheds light on issues like unemployment and the difficulty of obtaining a green card. Although the author doesn’t go indebt the issues are introduces. This is a medic center must have.
    Extension ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student
    d. Uses organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, questions and answers). e. Begins to use appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition words and phrases, bullets, subheadings, numbering).
    Activity: After reading the story discuss how it would feel to be the new kid, if there are students that have had the experience ask if they would like to share. Ask students to think of some things they can do to help new students feel more comfortable. Explain to students that they are going to make brochures for new students. Provide construction paper and writing utensils for students to make brochures. In the brochure students will include the school’s name, address, fax and a picture of the school, as well as information about the city. Then have them explain interesting fact about school and special events. For example a student may write, “you can buy pencils in the morning for .25.” Students should be given the freedom to write what they like, but provide examples if needed.
    ”

    posted Monday, February 18 2008
  • Andrea C

    andrea c said:

    “Personal Review Amanda and her family moves from Mexico to the United States. The story is well written and the illustrations complement it well. I am very sympathetic to Amanda. There are more opportunities in America, but relocating anywhere is difficult. That difficulty is increased when there is a different language and culture. This story may not be one that every student can relate to personally (even Spanish students) but everyone will love it because we’re able to understand her situation. I’m glad the story sheds light on issues like unemployment and the difficulty of obtaining a green card. Although the author doesn’t go indebt the issues are introduces. This is a medic center must have.
    Extension ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student
    d. Uses organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, questions and answers). e. Begins to use appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition words and phrases, bullets, subheadings, numbering).
    Activity: After reading the story discuss how it would feel to be the new kid, if there are students that have had the experience ask if they would like to share. Ask students to think of some things they can do to help new students feel more comfortable. Explain to students that they are going to make brochures for new students. Provide construction paper and writing utensils for students to make brochures. In the brochure students will include the school’s name, address, fax and a picture of the school, as well as information about the city. Then have them explain interesting fact about school and special events. For example a student may write, “you can buy pencils in the morning for .25.” Students should be given the freedom to write what they like, but provide examples if needed.
    ”

    posted Monday, February 18 2008
  • Andrea C

    andrea c said:

    “Personal Review Amanda and her family moves from Mexico to the United States. The story is well written and the illustrations complement it well. I am very sympathetic to Amanda. There are more opportunities in America, but relocating anywhere is difficult. That difficulty is increased when there is a different language and culture. This story may not be one that every student can relate to personally (even Spanish students) but everyone will love it because we’re able to understand her situation. I’m glad the story sheds light on issues like unemployment and the difficulty of obtaining a green card. Although the author doesn’t go indebt the issues are introduces. This is a medic center must have.
    Extension ELA3W1 The student demonstrates competency in the writing process. The student
    d. Uses organizational patterns for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, questions and answers). e. Begins to use appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition words and phrases, bullets, subheadings, numbering).
    Activity: After reading the story discuss how it would feel to be the new kid, if there are students that have had the experience ask if they would like to share. Ask students to think of some things they can do to help new students feel more comfortable. Explain to students that they are going to make brochures for new students. Provide construction paper and writing utensils for students to make brochures. In the brochure students will include the school’s name, address, fax and a picture of the school, as well as information about the city. Then have them explain interesting fact about school and special events. For example a student may write, “you can buy pencils in the morning for .25.” Students should be given the freedom to write what they like, but provide examples if needed.
    ”

    posted Monday, February 18 2008
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