High Intermediate Learner Book Group - Extraordinary Women: Sonia Sotomayor
Join the High Intermediate Learner Book Group discussions on the extraordinary life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. Explore her upbringing, challenges, legal career, and impact on history. Participate in engaging sessions covering key topics, pronunciation practice, and interactive learning on Zoom.
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High Intermediate Learner Book Group Extraordinary Women Sonia Sotomayor Tuesdays and Thursdays July 7, 9, 14, 16, and 21 9:15 10:30 a.m.
Learning on Zoom! Learning on Zoom! Online learning is different, but the rules are the same! Participate and Contribute Listen and Respect Other Students Ask questions Speak in English Enjoy yourself! Some helpful phrases: Moira, How do you pronounce ________? Moira, What does ________ mean?
Book Group Discussion Schedule Book Group Discussion Schedule Tuesday, July 7: pages 4 - 11 Thursday, July 9: pages 12 - 17 Tuesday, July 14: pages 18 - 33 Thursday, July 16: pages 18 - 33 Tuesday, July 21: pages 34 - 43
Todays Class Today s Class Contents of the Book Questions and Comments Pronunciation Practice Homework: Adjectives to Describe Sonia Sotomayor Homework: Sonia s Court of Appeals Nomination Additional Information about Sonia Sotomayor Homework for Thursday, July 16
Contents of Sonia Sotomayor Contents of Sonia Sotomayor Changing the Course of History First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice Sonia from the Bronx New York Roots Growing Up Nuyorican Childhood Challenges Lonely Times Just Study Cardinal Spellman Gaining the Tools for Success (well rounded) Becoming a Leader Making Her Voice Heard Law School Becoming a Lawyer
Contents of Sonia Sotomayor Contents of Sonia Sotomayor Legal Career Beginnings A Peak Inside a U.S. Courtroom Pavia & Harcourt Lifelong Philanthropist Helping Others Judge Sotomayor Understanding the United States Federal Court System The Judicial Branch On the Job The Baseball Strike Court of Appeals Nomination Waiting to Make History A Decade of Service Love of Teaching
Questions and Comments Questions and Comments Patricia: The legal terms were tricky to understand because the language was specific and technical. There were lots of levels of the judicial branch to understand. Amparo: I thought a lot about the idea eye on the prize . The reading confirmed how driven she is in getting what she wants. Dolores: It is so interesting and fascinating that she was able to reach the highest level. Yohanis: I learned that she is a philanthropist and volunteers her time and energy to many causes to people in need. Carmen Gloria: It is striking how she has defended and supported Latino people showing support for her roots.
Homework for Tuesday, July 14 Homework for Tuesday, July 14 1. Sonia Sotomayor is persistent, tenacious, and driven ( eye on the prize ). As you read, think about other adjectives to describe Sonia. Use the text to find evidence for your answer. 2. Sonia Sotomayor s appointment as judge to the court of appeals was delayed. (pg. 30) Some member of the Senate did not think that Sonia would be able to separate her personal opinions and beliefs from her courtroom case decisions. Why does a judge need to be impartial? Is that always possible? Yes or No? Why or Why not?
Irene: humble: pg.28 Although she She related to all different kinds of people. Treated people fairly, and equally. Dolores: helpful: She helped people in need. pg. 22 (compassionate) Miriam: generous pg. 22 She did a lot of pro bono work. Patricia: fearless: Since she was little she gave herself insulin shots. Page 12: in an alien country . She is not afraid of any situation that she is confronted with. Myunsook: hopeful pg. 24 She never lost hope in her dream Positive attitude Yohanis: fair pg. 32 When she became a member prevent bias and discrimination
Political Opinions (page 30) Prejudices of Her Own (page 33)
Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, a possibility I abhor less or discount less than my colleague Judge Cedarbaum, our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging. Justice O'Connor has often been cited as saying that a wise old man and wise old woman will reach the same conclusion in deciding cases. I am not so sure Justice O'Connor is the author of that line since Professor Resnik attributes that line to Supreme Court Justice Coyle. I am also not so sure that I agree with the statement. First, as Professor Martha Minnow has noted, there can never be a universal definition of wise. Second, I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life. https://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/28/in-her-own-words- sotomayor-2001-latina-speech/
GROUP BLUE Maria: Really tricky question but not always is possible to be impartial because if you have some beliefs that are so strong you want to be in support of that person or that idea. Irene: It is always possible because to be a judge they need to prove themselves through the courts through many decisions that they make in their careers. Ampara: In theory, judges must be impartial. But in reality, judges are people too, and no person can be impartial. Yohanis: Justice is blind. In theory, they need to separate their personal opinions from their decisions.
Changing the Course of History Changing the Course of History Past Sonia Sotomayor becoming the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice Present Black Lives Matter police brutality/ discrimination Me Too women s rights / discrimination Coronavirus how we live and learn Future
I am not a champion of lost causes, but of causes I am not a champion of lost causes, but of causes not yet won. not yet won. Why did this quote resonate with Sonia Sotomayor? Winnie: She always has a goal processing everything all the time ( eye on the prize ) Sonia has not taken a day of her life for granted. (pg. 39) Irene: I shouldn t waste my time on the past (or what is hopeless) I must focus on the future and what is to come and try to solve that problem. Patricia: Since she was little, she always wanted justice - Justice was her prize really focused on that She understands that immigrants and people of color deserve more justice and she wants to be their advocate. Dolores: If you lose a battle, keep fighting to win the others. (Pick you battles.) American proverb: If at first you don t succeed, try, try, again.
Then and Now Then and Now Opportunities for Women (pg. 11) Patricia: Past: still women sold to husbands and also women were slaves to the home. Now: We are able to work out of the home and earn salaries on our own but still earn less. Women are now entering professions that were traditionally for men. Diverse Schools (pg. 15)
Breaking Boundaries Breaking Boundaries The American Dream (pg. 5) Learning English (pg. 13) Type I Diabetes (pg. 9)
Breakout Room Discussion: True or False? Why? Breakout Room Discussion: True or False? Why? 1. To really understand a person, you need to know about their childhood and their roots. 2. Challenges can always be overcome. 3. Studying hard is important, but good grades are also important. 4. Hard work is the key to success. 5. Opportunities for women have improved a lot in my lifetime.
Homework: choose a quote (For Tuesday, July) https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/5832991.Sonia_Sotoma yor
Miriam: #1: True - Important to know about roots bc knowing about roots and childhood can know and respect how a person is. Every person has their own culture their beliefs and other parts of their upbringing (how someone was raised) Irene: #3: True If you study hard, you will most likely get good grades. Very important to success you can get a scholarship. School is expensive so it s important to benefit from scholarships and other financial resources. Amparo: #2: (always) False Always changes the whole meaning, you can t ALWAYS overcome challenges, but you can always try to overcome challenges. (Winnie: half true / half false) Winnie: hard work Success comes from hard work, but not all hard work results in success. Fortune favors the well prepared. In any case, you have to work hard, even if you have luck. Dolores: #4: True For a good/successful future, you must work hard. (Sonia S. worked very hard and achieved success. She is a role model for us.
