Dreaming in Cuban

Lesson 2
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ELA

Unit 5

11th Grade

Lesson 2 of 31

Objective


Explain Celia’s role in the family and her opinion of the United States.

Describe the importance of the setting.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Dreaming in Cuban by Christina Garcia  pp. 3 – 9 — "Ordinary Seductions: Ocean Blue"

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Target Task


Question 1

The opening paragraphs on pp. 3–4 mainly serve to:

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Which of the following sets of diction best supports your answer above?

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Question 2

The description of both Jorge and Pilar serves to:

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Which of the following TWO best prove the above?

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Key Questions


  • What is Celia wearing when we first meet her?
  • Why does the author use the word “guarding” on p. 3?
  • Why is Celia’s house important?
  • What can the reader infer about Celia based on the characterization given on p. 4? 
  • What can the reader infer about Hugo?
  • What color is most prominent in the description of the setting on p. 5?
  • Is Jorge really there on p. 5?
  • What does the reader learn about Jorge’s condition at the bottom of pp. 5–6?
  • What is Celia’s internal conflict on p. 6?
  • Who is Pilar?
  • What does the author mean by “a Spanish that is no longer hers” on p. 7?
  • What does the reader learn about Celia’s past on p. 8? 

Notes


  • Students will need to know these two important Spanish terms on this day:
    • p. 3 gusano = Cuban defector
    • p. 3 yanquis = yankees (Americans)
  • Students should also begin to recognize and interpret the blue motif on this day.

Next

Continue to develop the del Pina family tree.

Characterize Felicia based on her reaction to her father’s death.

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