"the Irish Invasion" and Latin American Immigration
Was the treatment of Irish Immigrants on par with how we treat Latin American Immigrants today?
Was the treatment of Irish Immigrants on par with how we treat Latin American Immigrants today?
1. What hateful words stayed in Rodriguez’s memory his entire life? Cite the text.
2. Rodriguez writes, “We never stopped crossing borders.” Give two examples from the text of how he extends the metaphor of borders.
3. Compare how Luis’ mother responded to the woman in Will Rogers Park with how she felt on the inside. Tell about a time...
How do we shape identities through what we eat?
How do our identities combine when we share a meal or exchange ideas about food?
Why might people judge about our identities because of what we eat?
Where was I born?
Where was my mom born?
Where was my dad born?
what happened when I was born?
How did we end up in Sonoma County?
How do different parts of our identities combine to make us who we are? How can I contribute from a privileged group in society?
What does it feel like to be belittled or criticized because of your identity?
What is the difference between feeling proud and feeling superior?
What has happened throughout history to people like me?
What identities do I share with my family? What identities do I have that are different from my family?
What groups do I belong to?
How do I see myself? Is it the same way others see me?