2. Marisa at school is all about image. She likes to be tough and let others know about it. However, this is changing now that she has moved to a new school.
At home, Marisa seems to realize more than ever her negative communication skills. She says things without thinking and then regrets it. Her true emotions don't come out as much as she'd like them to.
With Alicia she is super protective. I think Alicia represents the person she'd like to be physically. She feels loving towards her but awkward now that she has changed schools and isn't in her comfort zone.
3. Soto's use of Spanglish and other Hispanic cultural elements are definitely reflective of new literacy. Also, his honesty about the real trails and tribulations of being a teenager are very reflective of modern times.
4. The new literacy elements make the plot very realistic and relatable.
5. I would be proud of her in a way that she skipped school to see an injured friend. Especially considering the usual reasons that kids skip school. However, I would be disappointed that she missed school especially considering her grades, etc. What I was wondering is why her mom didn't take her back to school? Marisa said she left in the morning. so she could have returned.
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I agree. Soto generally writes about life in Fresno and I had the good fortune to visit that area a lot as a content reading consultant in the 80's. Lots of small agricultural communities with a diverse student population that Gary Soto captures pretty accurately in his writing. I'll miss our discussion tonight but Jenni will carry on. I'll be back to talk about YA lit down the road a bit....
Cheers,
Tom
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