Immigration Stories and American Dreams Explored in "Paciencia Y Fe" Lyrics
The lyrics of "Paciencia Y Fe" from the musical "In the Heights" tell the stories of Abuela Claudia and Kevin Rosario, both immigrants motivated by different reasons to move to America. Abuela Claudia embodies patience and faith, symbolizing the hopes and dreams of many immigrants, while Kevin Rosario feels useless and struggles with the American Dream's pressure. Their narratives shed light on the complexities and motivations behind the immigrant experience.
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15 MINUTES INDEPENDENT READING
READ THE LYRICS OF THE FIRST SONG AND ANSWER THE FIRST THREE QUESTIONS
WHAT MOTIVATED EACH IMMIGRANT TO MOVE TO AMERICA? PacienciaY Fe (Patience and Faith) Abuela Claudia Inutil (Useless) Kevin Rosario
AMERICAN DREAM, PD 4 In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you) In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream?
People dont want them and they will stop them. Opportunity, freedom, money, liberty, rights. They won t have enough money to travel anywhere. People will succeed if they have a good work ethic AMERICAN DREAM, PD 5 In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you) In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream?
Freedom, prosperity, success Language Laws, politics, and not speaking the same language Hard work and sacrifice AMERICAN DREAM, PD 6 Jobs In blue: what words do you associate with the American Dream?(what do you need to achieve it, what does it give you) In red: what stands in the way of Latino Immigrants hoping to achieve the American Dream? Border Control
OPEN CLASS DISCUSSION Many immigrants are looked down on in America because they do not speak English, or speak English differently. Why is this? How could it be better?
FIND A PARTNER AND SHARE YOUR JOURNAL ENTRIES FROM LAST NIGHT How does the American Dream affect the husband in this chapter? Why does Mamacita have so much trouble finding happiness in America?
HOMEWORK Write from the perspective of a Latino immigrant. Pretend you are sending a letter to someone at home. Be sure to include why you came to America, what difficulties you are facing, and what positive aspects of America you are enjoying. This should be at least one page long.
