1.11 - Little Big Things - Analysis
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Jesus applied for a job as an Architect for a very large succesful company. The company contacted him and scheduled an interview for the job. After having a great conversation with the hiring manager he feels like he has a great chance of getting the position. Jesus stands up to shake the hiring manager's hand and to thank him for the opportunity to interivew, when the hiring manager says, " I just want to say, I think it is terrible what is happening to the Mexican people down at the border. I fully support immigration reform." Jesus politely nods and smiles then shakes his hand and leaves the office. Jesus is not from Mexio he is from Puerto Rico. A few days later, Jesus gets a call that he is hired for the position and that he can start as early as Tomorrow.
Jesus tells his partner & his friends that while he was initially excited about the opportunity he is starting to feel uncomrfortable about working with the person that hired him.
Write a response from the perspective of his partner or friend telling him what you think he should do and why you think he should do it.
Jesus applied for a job as an Architect for a very large succesful company. The company contacted him and scheduled an interview for the job. After having a great conversation with the hiring manager he feels like he has a great chance of getting the position. Jesus stands up to shake the hiring manager's hand and to thank him for the opportunity to interivew, when the hiring manager says, " I just want to say, I think it is terrible what is happening to the Mexican people down at the border. I fully support immigration reform." Jesus politely nods and smiles then shakes his hand and leaves the office. Jesus is not from Mexio he is from Puerto Rico. A few days later, Jesus gets a call that he is hired for the position and that he can start as early as Tomorrow.
Jesus tells his partner & his friends that while he was initially excited about the opportunity he is starting to feel uncomrfortable about working with the person that hired him.
Write a response from the perspective of his partner or friend telling him what you think he should do and why you think he should do it.
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Which selection below best describes the statement by the Hiring Manager?
Which selection below best describes the statement by the Hiring Manager?
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Selec the area on the map that represents Puerto Rico
Selec the area on the map that represents Puerto Rico
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What have you heard or experienced about people from Puerto Rico?
What have you heard or experienced about people from Puerto Rico?
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POINT OF VIEW: Paragraphs 3-4 Find Evidence: Highlight three details that shape Colón’s perspective of the situation.
POINT OF VIEW: Paragraphs 3-4 Find Evidence: Highlight three details that shape Colón’s perspective of the situation.
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Write: How does the phrase “the cold air slapped my warm face” develop Colón’s feelings about his actions?
Write: How does the phrase “the cold air slapped my warm face” develop Colón’s feelings about his actions?
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POINT OF VIEW: Paragraphs 5-6 A. Write: How does Colón use repetition to develop his point of view?
POINT OF VIEW: Paragraphs 5-6 A. Write: How does Colón use repetition to develop his point of view?
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Poll the class: Which do you feel best describes the narrator’s point of view in these paragraphs? Explain your answer.
A. More disappointed that people cannot overcome prejudice B. More hopeful that people can overcome prejudice
Poll the class: Which do you feel best describes the narrator’s point of view in these paragraphs? Explain your answer.
A. More disappointed that people cannot overcome prejudice
B. More hopeful that people can overcome prejudice