Book Detail

Si, Se Puede (Yes, We Can!)

Publication Information
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:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:   Yes
Family:   Yes Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    bilingual, fiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

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:
bullet Discussion Webs
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/discussion_webs.pdf
bullet K-W-L Instruction Strategy
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
bullet Reader's Theater
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/readers_theater.pdf
bullet Types of Journals
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/types_of_journals.pdf
bullet Brainstorming Activities (Guidelines)
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/brainstorming.pdf

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > leadership
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > life choices > righting wrongs
bullet Family > mothers > mother-child relationships
bullet Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions > California > Los Angeles
bullet History > region > U.S. history > labor laws > Labor Union Movement
bullet Social Studies > sociology > social issues > social action > activism
bullet Ethnic Groups > Hispanic
bullet Government/Civics > judicial system > law/laws > Labor Union Movement


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