Si, Se Puede (Yes, We Can!) |
Publication Information
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Author: Cohn, Diana |
Illustrator: Delgado, Francisco |
Title: Si, Se Puede (Yes, We Can!) |
Date: 2002 |
Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press |
City: El Paso, TX |
ISBN, paperback: 0-938317-66-0 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
Yes |
Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
bilingual, fiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
social studies
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Summary: |
Text in both English and Spanish on each page tells the story of a mother who becomes active in union organization. This story is based on the 2000 janitors' strike in Los Angeles. An essay by Luis J. Rodriguez describes a real-life activist whose goals are similar to those of the mother in the book. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Since social activism is at the heart of this wonderful tale, Internet research on labor movements and unionization might help learners make connections with local events (the recent mine disasters, for example). Using K-W-L would establish what students know and want to learn about labor movements. Given the media coverage of immigration issues, learners might be interested in researching where immigrants live and how they earn a living. Students in family literacy classes may want to discuss ways they help children learn about social issues. |
Teaching Strategies: |
Discussion Webs
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/discussion_webs.pdf
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
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Reader's Theater
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/readers_theater.pdf
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Types of Journals
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/types_of_journals.pdf
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Brainstorming Activities (Guidelines)
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/brainstorming.pdf
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