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Yolanda Another Way
Kind of Activity:
Creative Writing
Objective:
Students will be able to explore the difficulties of assimilation into American culture and its "melting pot."
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.3
Structure:
Today's readings focus on Yolanda and her romantic life. We are given the opportunity to look into her marriage to John and her relationship with Rudy Elmenhurst. In both cases, Yolanda is intimidated by the ease with which these men move through American society, and she focuses on what she believes to be her deficits in that regard.
Write a story from the point of view of a person who is attracted to Yolanda and focuses on...
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