1. “Why and When We Speak Spanish in Public” Myriam marquez “Speak Up” Janet S. Wong

2. Quick Write
When you are in public and hear people around you speaking a foreign language, what is your immediate reaction? Are you intrigued? Do you feel uncomfortable? Why?

3. Do you Agree or disagree?
Speaking a language in public that other people don’t understand is rude.
Being an American has nothing to do with what language a person uses.
Voting and paying taxes make a person an American.

4. Make predictions based on the title
Number the paragraphs
Identify the genre
Identify the organizational pattern

5. Paragraphs 1, 2 & 3
Illustrate: Draw or sketch the scene described in the opening paragraphs

6. Clarify: Paraphrase the author’s point of view.
Paragraphs 4, 5 & 6
Clarify: Paraphrase the author’s point of view.

7. Paragraphs 7, 8, 9 & 10
Circle the four most important words (1 per paragraph) and explain in the margin why each is important.

8. Paragraphs 11, 12, 13, & 14
Connecting: Which of your assumptions were verified or contradicted? Explain.

9. Short answer response
Do you agree with Marquez that our patriotism should not be gauged by whether we speak English in public? Refer to specific evidence from the text in your written response.

10. “Speak Up” by Janet S. Wong
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“Speak Up” by Janet S. Wong

11. Similarities “Spanish” “Speak Up” Differences
Immigrant experience Definition of being an American