Activity 1.6 Legal Alien Poem

What is the meaning of the word alien as it is used in the title of the poem?

• a person from outer space

• a foreigner

• a movie villain

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word alien as it is used in line 11? Check both that apply.

• a person born from a different country.

• feeling different

• not accepted by community

• being exploited

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is implied in lines 5-7 by the different activities performed in English and Spanish?

Use the sentence frame: The author is suggesting that people see English as ______,while they see Spanish as useful for _______.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Look at lines 5-7, What is Mora comparing? Check two answers.

• Working in an office

• Eating in a restaurant

• Using English to be successful in work

• Using Spanish to fit in with community

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What else does Mora compare in the poem that show two viewpoints? Think of the author's conflict with others or her conflict with herself. View lines 9-14.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What cultures does Mora compare in the poem? Check both that apply.

• Mexican heritage

• Single female

• Working class

• American citizen

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In line 18, Mora describes herself as being on the fringe of two worlds. Identify one of the aspects the author uses to define her cultural identity. Mora feels "Bi-________ and Bi-_______.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.6