"Names/Nombres" by Julia AlvaresClick and open the following file. This is a short narrative by Julia Alvares. I will read it aloud for everyone today, and you will work together and go through the story questions
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Author Julia AlvarezJulia Alvarez is a Dominican American poet. She was born in 1950 in New York City. A popular theme Julia uses in her writing is "Caught between two cultures." This means that she feels she is apart of two cultures. Have you ever felt like this? Like you belong in two groups?
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Post-Reading Discussion
What are your thoughts on the story? What did you like, dislike, specific lines that stood out?
This reading is based on the authors true lived experiences.
Discussion Questions
- How does "Names/Nombres" show Julia as apart of two cultures?
- Have you ever felt like you were apart of two groups or cultures?
- Why do you think Julia wanted to blend in at her school?
- Proper pronunciation can be tricky but also important. Think back and think about times you've had to correct someone on pronunciation.
- Then, think back on times someone has corrected you.