Read the poem by Gary Soto (Mexicans Begin Jogging)
Now include and use the ACECES strategy which is the graphic organizer and below to develop a strong paragraph as well as write an explanation of how one of the individuals in this selection is affected by a border crossing. Rubric: Ideas/Purpose (8 points) - What is the "border" and how does it affect the character? Textual Evidence (4 points) - "Directly quote" from the story/poem you chose to support your answer. Conventions (4 points) - Proofread for errors in spelling, capitalization, sentences, etc.
Answer the question
Example: In the reading selection, “Mexicans Begin Jogging” the border the character must cross is ___ (this can be a physical border, social border, curtual border, etc. and then say what that border is) and it affects the character by ___.
Cite the evidence
Example: The border a character must cross is revealed the following lines from the story, “___.”
Explain the connection between the A&C
Example: The author illustrates (insert the idea about a border crossing). From this the reader learns (insert a deeper understanding of the quote's significance. What is the author wanting the reader to lean?)
Cite the evidence
Example: The character is clearly affected because (when), "___" (show evidence of how it affects the character)
Explain the connection between the A & C
Example: The author further shows (insert the idea about a border crossing). From this the reader realizes (insert a deeper understanding of the quote's significance. What is the author wanting the reader to learn?)
So, what does it all mean?
BIG IDEA-Sum it up! What universal idea about people can we gain from this? Or, what does this tell us about humans in general?