Tana Reiff

The Magic Paper

Mexican-Americans: A Story Based on Real History

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Produktbeschreibung

This 80-page easy-to-understand reader is part of the acclaimed Hopes and Dreams historical novel series, designed specifically for English learners and newcomers to the United States. Each novel follows a different immigrant family navigating the challenges of prejudice, danger, loss, and rebuilding in a new country. Written in clear, accessible English, the story offers an authentic window into the hardships and hopes that shape the American experience. Free audio recordings of all 12 novels (available for streaming or downloading) and free supplementary materials for teachers are available (visit ProLinguaLearning.com for more details). In this volume, learners follow a family whose courage and determination guide them through unfamiliar terrain. Despite cultural barriers and personal setbacks, their journey is grounded in perseverance, community support, and the search for belonging. The novel is ideal for both classroom and independent study, promoting fluency, cultural understanding, and meaningful discussion. Plot Summary for The Magic Paper: This is the story of Teresa Garcia and Benito Cruz, two Mexican-Americans. In 1980 Teresa buys a fake visa and comes alone to Los Angeles to care for her sick aunt. Then she stays, working in a dress factory to send money home to Mexico. Benito crawls through a pipe into California, where he works as a migrant farmworker. They meet and fall in love. Benito moves to Los Angeles and works in a factory. They want to marry, but they can't because they are illegal. They work hard and save money to go to Mexico and bring Teresa's sister back. Finally they have enough money, but when they go to Mexico City, there is a great earthquake. Teresa's whole family is killed. They come back to the U.S. illegally. They continue to work hard and wait until a new law lets them apply to get the magic paper, to become legal, and to get married. At last, they feel safe. Features * Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from http: //prolingualearning.com or to stream on http: //youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio * Includes a downloadable Sample Lesson for classroom or independent study * Includes a downloadable Teacher's Guide with a Plot Summary, Discussion Questions, Historical Photos, and Detailed Background * Includes downloadable Ready-to-use classroom activities: What Did You Read? Form, Book Report Form, Word Play and Fill-in-the-Blanks Review Activities * Ideal for reading, discussion, and cross-cultural understanding in ESL or citizenship programs Also Recommended: * The Family from Vietnam: Vietnamese-Americans * A Different Home: Cuban Americans * For Gold and Blood: Chinese-Americans * Hungry No More: Irish-Americans * Nobody Knows: African-Americans * The Magic Paper: Mexican-Americans * Sent Away: Japanese-Americans * Little Italy: Italian-Americans * Old Ways, New Ways: Jewish-Americans * Neighbors: A Family from El Salvador * Two Hearts: Irish-Americans

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pro Lingua Learning
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Altersempfehlung: 12 bis 17 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 211mm x 139mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 120g
• ISBN-13: 9780866473835
• ISBN-10: 0866473831
• Artikelnr.: 62666998

Autorenporträt

Tana Reiff, author of the Hopes and Dreams series, holds a B.S. degree in elementary education and a master's in secondary English with a concentration in applied linguistics. She has taught adult basic education, ESL, and college-level linguistics, and worked in multimedia communications for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She is the author of dozens of hi-lo books (high interest, low reading level) for readers of all ages.