12-17-07 Chapter questions

“Two” — This chapter begins with Enrique’s seventh attempt to reach America. He is battered and bloody. The chapter reviews Enrique’s first six attempts and fills in the details of this attempt that led to Enrique’s injuries. After getting medical treatment, Enrique hitches a ride with a man who turns out to be an off-duty immigration officer. The chapter ends with Enrique being sent back to Honduras.

1. Pick out 5 new voc from this chapter, it can be any but please include the page number

Provide Book sentence, DEFINE & your own sentence, no pictures

2. When Enrique is attacked and injured, who helps him?

3.What is the attitude of many Mexicans toward Enrique and other Central Americans?

4. What often is the attitude of the police with whom Enrique has encounters?

5. What is the primary mode of travel for immigrants passing through Mexico?
6. Discuss the attitudes toward immigrants and immigration Lourdes and Enrique encounter in Honduras, Mexico, and the United States. Do those attitudes differ even within different parts of each country?
7. Summarize Enrique’s early attempts. Why does each fail?

Rebellion questions due 12-10-07

Rebellion


In what ways does Enrique show rebellion? At school and at home.

Who is Enrique’s new guardian?

How do Enrique and Belky’s lives differ?

Where do children work to find food for themselves and families? Describe its environment.


In school, what are given and taken from the children before and after school each day? Why is this?

Since California is too expensive and hard to live in, where does Lourdes move to?

Do you think that Lourdes wants to go back to Honduras or stay in America? Based on her actions.

Does living with Uncle Marco and his girlfriend give Enrique a chance to live a better life? Explain.


Violence erupts as you read on, how does Enrique find more information about the trains?

How does Lourdes feel about Honduras now that her brother has died?

Who is Uncle Marco’s girlfriend taking her anger out on for the loss of Marco? What does she do?

Predict where Enrique will go next?

Questions addication due 12-7

DUE 12-7 -07 FRIDAY
Addiction

How old is Enrique now? How long has it been since he’s seen his mother?


Where does Enrique go to live?


Enrique comes home late smelling like Acetone. Why do you think he has turned to drugs?


Enrique is given a new room? Where and why?


Enrique meets a girl. How far does he go to make this girl like him?


Where does Maria’s family take showers, use the bathroom and cook?


How much of a hard worker is Maria Isabel? What types of chores does she enjoy doing?


What does Enrique plan to do to Maria to make sure they stay together forever? Why? Would this be a good idea?


What drug is Enrique introduced to with his new friend?


What changes does Maria notice on Enrique?


Do more people care and love Enrique more than he thinks?


Predict how Enrique will end up if he continues this drug.


Is Enrique going crazy?

Monday dec 10, 2007 chapter 1 questions due 12-14-07

DUE FRIDAY 12-14-07

“One” — This chapter introduces the characteristics of Enrique that readers will encounter throughout the book — his shyness, his affection for his mother, his inability to understand why his mother leaves him. This chapter also traces Lourdes’ (Enrique’s mother) decision to leave for America and her early experiences in California. In this section of the text, readers see Enrique’s rebellion against the relatives with whom he lives in Honduras and Enrique’s desire to make his own journey to follow his mother.
8. Approximately how many illegal immigrants enter the United States annually?
9. In what Central American country do Lourdes and Enrique live?
10. On what date does Enrique’s mother leave him?
11. Approximately how many children enter the United States each year illegally and without their parents?
12. What is the name of Enrique’s father?
13. What are some of Lourde’s early jobs in California?
14. Why is becoming a nanny difficult for Lourdes?
15. What is the name of Enrique’s sister?
16. With whom does Enrique’s sister live?
17. Why does Enrique end up leaving his father’s home?
18. How does Lourdes lose most of the money she has saved to try to bring her children to her?
19. What negative habits does Enrique develop in his mother’s absence?
20. How does Enrique feel about living with Uncle Marco?
21. Why does Enrique’s relationship with Marco end?
22. At fifteen, Enrique returns to live with whom?
23. What is the name of Enrique’s girlfriend?
24. Initially, what things does Enrique do to win his girlfriend’s affection?
25. With whom does Enrique first try to head north?
26. How does Enrique’s first attempt end?
27. What event precipitates Enrique’s leaving for “el Norte” for good?
28. On what date does Enrique leave his grandmother’s house to begin his journey?
29. What possessions does Enrique take with him?

due 12-7-07 12-3-07 monday Reading chapter 1 QUESTIONS

DUE 12-7 -07 FRIDAY

Chapter 1
The Boy Left Behind
Pg. 3 - 7


Who are the main characters in this chapter?


Have you ever been in a position where you knew something bad was going to happen similar to Enrique’s position?


Do you support Lourdes decision? Why or why not?


Do you think she will come back? Why or why not?


Predict how Enrique’s attitude will change after he realizes his mother is gone.


How many children enter the U.S. illegally each year?


State some reasons of why children travel to America.


Give examples of how dangerous the travel to America is.


How young are some of those children who are willing to travel alone?



Chaper 1
Confusion
Pg. 7 - 23

With who is Enrique and Belky left with after their mother leaves?

How does Lourdes get to America?

Do you think that Enrique’s father is a good role model? Why or Why not?

What types of jobs does Lourdes start off with in America?

How is Enrique affected now that his father walked out on him?

Who does the father blame?

How does Belky feel about her mother being gone? (Think about mother’s day)

Instead of going to school, what does Enrique do during the day?

How does Enrique celebrate his B-day?

What problems does Lourdes “Unintentionally” get into?

What type of boyfriend does Lourdes have?

Lourdes is tricked by Gloria Patel for her money, is this the first time?

How does Enrique find out about the trains?

What are smugglers? What are the good and bad sides of hiring one?

chapter 1 5 voc words due 12-7-07

DUE 12-7 -07 FRIDAY

•Labyrinth p. 20 SENTENCE from the book

my own sentence, define and pic

•Thwart p. 6
•Idealize p. 7
•Bleak p. 4
•Contorts p. 22

•Read Enrique's Journey until Rebellion
•Pick out 5 new voc words- define, the book's sentence, your own sentence, and a picture
•Labyrinth p. 20
•Thwart p. 6
•Idealize p. 7
•Bleak p. 4
•Contorts p. 22
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