Define- Culture
the way a group of people live: their ideas customs and traditions
What was Amada's best friend's name?
Michi
Create a sentence that uses the word "immigration".
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Why did Amada have to leave Mexico?
Her father lost his job
What does main idea mean?
It is the most important message of the story that the author wants to share. It is what the story or text is MOSTLY about.
Find a quote from the story, "My diary from Here to There"
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Why is important to respect other people's cultures?
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Define- Immigration
when you come to live in a country that is not where you were born
Define- Country
an area that has its own laws and government
Define- Character Development
is how a character changes during a story
Define- Education
all the knowledge and skills someone learned
How did Amada change throughout her story? How did she feel in the beginning, middle and the end of her story?
She was scared and nervous, then she was happy but worried and finally she was happy and accepted her new life in LA
Why do you thing the author Amada Perez wrote the story, "My diary from here to there"?
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Define- Translate
when you change words and ideas from one language to another
What does fiction mean?
made up/ imaginary
How can Amada keep her Mexican culture alive as she makes the transition to life in the United States?
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Define- Employment
work someone does to earn money
Quickly summarize the story "My Diary from Here to There" in 3 sentences.
Amada had to move from Mexico to LA. As her family was traveling to LA she met up with her family in Mexicali. At the end of the story,Amada finally gets to LA.
What are supporting details?
Supporting details are information to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.
Define- Opportunity
a good chance to do something
Define- Transition
a change from one situation to another
What is a diary?
A record of a person's thoughts, feelings and experiences
Define- Refuge
a place where people go to be safe or find shelter
Define -Symbol
something that stands for something else