At the end of the book, the students will create new character profiles highlighting the ways in which the boys have been shaped by their experiences. What effect does this have on the book? How would the book be different if these anecdotes were not included? Which specific aspects of the wall does she criticize in this section? Can the reader accurately infer her overall stance on the wall based on these remarks, or is there not enough information provided to make an accurate evaluation?
In the beginning of the book, Markham states that she wishes to provide an open approach to the issue of immigration. Does her offering an opinion about the wall detract from her reliability as a narrator?
In the opinion of the students, does Markham manage to present her personal viewpoint without distracting the readers from the narrative?
When the boys reach San Francisco, they have, in theory, escaped their violent surroundings. Nevertheless, they are still afraid. On the surface, San Francisco looks much tamer than the cities in El Salvador. What role did their identity, cultural or otherwise, play in the designation? This podcast trilogy shares many of the same topics found in The Far Away Brothers. Part Two deals specifically with the different methods used by the United States to deter or capture illegal immigrants, as well as the physical dangers faced by immigrants during the journey across the border.
Note: This podcast includes some graphic descriptions, particularly between and When using the podcast in class, you can skip over this section if needed, and the students will still be able to follow the ideas presented by the podcasters. While the students listen to the podcast, have them write down similarities between how Radiolab and Markham approach the topic of immigration. What is the primary focus of the podcast? What additional information is provided regarding the security of the border and US policy regarding illegal immigrants?
How do the risks faced by Ernesto and Raul compare to those faced by the immigrants studied in the podcast? Since the brothers come from a country that does not border the United States, their journey is much more arduous than that of other immigrants who live in close proximity to the United States.
Working in small groups, the students will pick a country in Central or South America and research its culture, history, and rate of immigration into the United States. As part of their project, they will find the answers to the following questions: 1. How many people from this country on average enter the United States every year? What are the primary factors motivating this journey? What kinds of support are available for immigrants from this country once they enter the United States translators, nonprofit organizations, legal advice, etc.
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See new and popular Dire Straits songs, uploaded by Musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. The Far Away Brothers. The inspiring true story about identical twin teenage brothers who escape El Salvador's violence to build new lives in California as undocumented immigrants, perfect for fans of Enrique's Journey and anyone interested in learning about the issues that underlie today's conversations about DACA and immigration reform.
Study Guide. SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality study guides for challenging works of literature. This page guide for "The Far Away Brothers" by Lauren Markham includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 12 chapters, as well as several more in-depth sections of expert-written literary analysis.
Featured content. But when Ernesto ends up on the wrong side of MS, one of El Salvador's brutal gangs, he flees the country for his own safety. Running from one danger to the next, the Flores twins make the harrowing journey north, crossing the Rio Grande and the Texas desert only to fall into the hands of immigration authorities.
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