3rd-5th grade
Genre/ Multicultural Nonfiction
The stories are written with accuracy and clarity to share the personal experiences that shaped the author's life.
Illustration
The art design are vibrant paintings that reflect the text.
In my family/En mi familia takes us into the homes of the traditional Mexican community of Kingsville, Texas. The short stories are based on the author Carmen Lomas Garza and her fondest memories of her family traditions. The short stories use language appropriately for young readers accurately describe the customs and beliefs led by the Mexican community. The illustration portrays the houses and people to appear realistic as looking at a real family photo. My family culture is connected to the Mexican community, and I find this book very endearing and makes me incredibly proud of my culture.
Questions to ask students for readers response
Have any of you experienced any of the traditions or similar to the traditions?
Why do think the author wrote the book in English and Spanish?
Do the pictures in the book remind you of anyone you know?
Connection Activities
1. Students can use this time to write about a family tradition in their family and include an illustration.
2. When students are done they can be placed with a partner to share their story and illustration. Students will take turns sharing their stories and answering questions they nay have.
Personal Response Author: Carmen Lomas Garza is from Kingsville, Texas located near the border of Mexico. She is known for her fine art that is displayed at the University of Texas in Austin. I reviewed many of her artwork online and am very intrigued and plan to visit the museum.
References
(n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2018, from http://carmenlomasgarza.com/news/view-art-in-austin/
Bartle, L. (n.d.). Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature. Retrieved January 20, 2018, from http://www.dawcl.com/
Galda, L., Cullinan, B. E., & Sipe, L. R. (2010). Literature and the child. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
Garza, C. L. (1996). In my family. San Francisco, CA: Childrens Press.
In My Family / En mi familia. (n.d.). Retrieved January 20, 2018, from https://www.leeandlow.com/books/469/pb/in_my_family_en_mi_familia
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ReplyDeleteAnother activity that the students could do a family tree of their own family and present it to the class.
ReplyDeleteAnother activity would be for the students to come up with their families’ recipes and talk about when they eat the dishes and why it is important to their family. Then they can have a potluck and bring in those dishes for everyone to try and experience each other’s cultures.
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