Identify the Theory
Analyzing a text by looking at how characters responded to ethical dilemmas.
What is Moral Criticism.
The author of Breaking Through.
Who is Francisco Jimenez.
This teacher was a "speed demon" with multiplication.
Who is Mr. Coe.
People often confuse this with ethnicity, but this has to do with the country in which you have established permanent residence.
What is Nationality.
This quotation, "'We have excellent vocational programs in car mechanics, electronics, and wood shop. We also have a program for future farmers'" is an example of...
What is a Stereotype.
A criticism that challenges patriarchal narratives, highlighting women's voices and experiences in literature.
What is Feminist Criticism.
Name all the members of the Jiménez family. Nicknames are fine.
Who are Mama, Papa, Roberto, Francisco, Trampita, Torito.
This teacher introduced Francisco to the idea of "read[ing] for enjoyment" (94).
Who is Miss Bell.
When I analyze a text by making connections to my personal experience I am applying this theory.
What is Reader Response.
"'No one disrespects me, especially my children,'" is an example of...
What is machismo.
Analyzing the symbolism in The Great Gatsby to uncover deeper societal critiques.
What is Structuralism/Semiotics.
Mama calls Papa this all the time. It is a term of endearment.
What is viejo.
This teacher helped Francisco with his English at lunchtime.
Who is Mr. Lema.
Realizing that the store clerk could be following me through the store based on multiple factors (my race or socioeconomic status) means I am acknowledging my ________.
What is Intersectionality.
"I enjoyed American Movies because they helped me improve my English and gave me something to talk about with my classmates" (41) is an example of...
What is Assimilation.
Analyzing Lennie's lack of ability to understand social interactions in Of Mice and Men.
What is Critical Disability Studies.
The location Francisco says he is from and his actual birthplace.
This staff member is the first person (outside of his family) that Francisco tells of his acceptance into SCU.
Who is Mr. Penny.
The thing Francisco thought was weird about his PE teacher.
What is that he wore shorts.
"'But when I said I was Mexican there was dead silence. After a while we continued talking, but they seemed uncomfortable and less friendly'" (107). Is an an example of?
What is other or othering.
This theory emphasizes the instability and ambiguity of meaning and explores how language can be subverted.
What is Post-Structuralism/Deconstruction.
The real names of Mama or Trampita. Bonus if you get both.
What are Joaquina and Jose Francisco.
This teacher visited Mama and Papa and convinced Papa to let Francisco apply to college. Specify the subject they teach as well.
Who is Mr. Osterveen and he teaches Spanish.
Names of the girls Francisco and Roberto were no longer allowed to date/hangout with due to their parents' disapproval.
Peggy and Susan.
"The student with the highest score had the honor of sitting in the front seat, first row... Marjorie Ito, the daughter of the Japanese sharecropper for whom we picked strawberries, almost always took first place" (30). This could be an example of....
What is Model Minority.