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Warm-Up?Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezLessonQuestionHow does Julia Alvarez reveal characters and conflict throughlanguage?Lesson GoalsRead “Daughterof Invention” fromHow the García Girls Lost Their Accents byJulia Alvarez.Examine the wayAnalyze characterslanguageis used in a story.based on how theyinteractInterpret anddetermine the meaningofidiomsbyanddeal withconflict.looking at context. Edgenuity, Inc.1
Warm-UpW2KCharacters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezWords to KnowFill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may use the glossary tohelp you.astrugglebetween opposing forcesconflictor charactersinvolvedto bewith and have aninteracteffect on something or someone elseinterpretto tell themeaningofthe way an author presents afictionalcharacterizationcharacter to the readeraphrasethat cannot be takenidiomliterally and must be understood as a whole Edgenuity, Inc.2
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezWarm-UpAdjusting to a New CultureCulturaldifferencescan prove challenging when a person movesfrom one place to another. People experience differences in: language. appearance. beliefs. Edgenuity, Inc.values.3
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezInstructionPart 1Slide2Recognizing Idiomsfigure of speechAn idiom is athat is familiar to a group of people.literallyIdioms are not meant to be taken.It’s raining cats and dogs. Idioms are a piece ofDid you get up on thewrong side of the bed?This idiom means:This idiom means:Did you get up in a badIt’s rainingmood4cake.hardSomething that is a piece.of cake is reallyeasy?.Interpreting IdiomsTo interpret an idiom used in a text, consider thecontextin which it isused.Ask yourself:1.Whois using the idiom?2. How is the idiom being used?3. Whatkey wordsoffer clues?Underline the idioms in the passage.I can’t believe I made the track team. After all, I have never been very athletic. In fact, myparents call me a couch potato. My coach, Mrs. Lopez, is very supportive and reminds me thatif I work very hard I will be running at breakneck speed in no time. Edgenuity, Inc.4
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezInstructionPart 1Slide6How does Julia Alvarez reveal characters and conflict throughlanguage?All around the world, people speak a wide range ofeven within the same language, there are manylanguagesvariationsthat language is used and expressions that people say, including7, andin the wayidioms.Understanding Characters and ConflictsA story revolves around theconflictsfaced by characters.When reading a story, ask: Who What Edgenuity, Inc.are the characters?conflictsdo the characters face?5
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezInstructionPart 1Slide9Examining Language to Understand CharacterslanguageTheunderstandused by characters in a story helps readersthe characters and the conflicts they face.Look for variations in: pronunciation. vocabulary. grammar. syntax.Underline the idiom in the passage.“Ay, Yoyo, you are going to be the one to bring our name to the headlights in this country! Thatis a beautiful, beautiful speech I want for your father to hear it before he goes to sleep. Then Iwill type it for you, all right?”–“Daughter of Invention,”Julia Alvarez Edgenuity, Inc.6
InstructionPart 1Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezSlide11Analyzing What Characters’ Language RevealsThe way a characterspeaksreveals: who the character is. how the character how the character isrelatesviewedto others. possible conflicts the character may face.Underline the idiom the mother misuses.“Sticks and stones don't break bones,” she chanted. Yoyo could tell, though, by the look on herface, it was as if one of those stones the kids had aimed at her daughters had hit her.–“Daughter of Invention,”Julia Alvarez Edgenuity, Inc.7
InstructionPart 1Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezSlide13Exploring ConflictA conflict is anobstacleor challenge that a character attempts toovercome. There are different types of conflict.internallySelfA character is in conflictOthersA character is in conflict with one or more.charactersin thestory.SocietyA character is in conflict with theworldin whichhe or she lives.Nature15A character is in conflict with theenvironment.Connecting Language to Characters and Conflicts Who are the Whatcharactersconflicts?do the characters face?Underline what creates conflict for the character in the passage below. Underlinewhat type of conflict the character experiences as a result.In ninth grade, Yoyo was chosen by her English teacher, Sister Mary Joseph, to deliver theTeacher's Day address at the school assembly. . . . . . She still had a slight accent, and she did not like to speak in public, subjecting herself to herclassmates' ridicule.–“Daughter of Invention,”Julia Alvarez Edgenuity, Inc.8
InstructionPart 1Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezSlide15Julia Alvarez (b. 1950) Was born in Moved to theNew Yorkin 1950Dominican Republicwhen she was three months old Grew up in the Dominican Republic when it was ruled by an oppressivedictator Fledwith her family to the United States in 1960 Writes poetry, fiction, and essays Edgenuity, Inc.9
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezInstructionPart 2Slide1How does Julia Alvarez reveal characters and conflict throughlanguage?conflictsIn Alvarez’s story, the way the characters respond tocomes out through the way they2speakthey faceand adjust to new language.CharacterizationCharacterizationis the way an author presents and developscharacters in a story.Characterization can be revealed through: the way characters are the situationsdialoguedescribed.in which characters interact.between characters. conflicts within a character and between other characters. Edgenuity, Inc.10
Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezInstructionPart 2Slide4Observing CharacterizationTo analyze characterization, observe the ways charactersactand speak.Consider: what thesource how the characters’of conflict is.actionsand words show their feelings. how the characters’ language represents their culturalidentity.Underline the characters’ actions.The expression on his face shocked both mother and daughter. Carlos's toothless mouth hadcollapsed into a dark zero. His eyes bored into Yoyo, then shifted to Laura. In barely audibleSpanish, as if secret microphones or informers were all about, he whispered to his wife, “Youwill permit her to read that?”Laura's eyebrows shot up, her mouth fell open. . . . “What is wrong with her speech?” Lauraquestioned him.–“Daughter of Invention,”Julia Alvarez Edgenuity, Inc.11
InstructionPart 2Characters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezSlide4Characterization and CultureCharacterization canrevealideas about culturalFather.MotherThe father represents the values of theDominican Republicvalues.The mother represents the values oftheUnited States.“That is insubordinate. It is improper. It“This is America, Papi, America! You areis disrespecting of her teachers—” . . . .not in a savage country anymore!”Finally, he shouted at Yoyo, “As yourfather, I forbid you to make that ehspeech!” Edgenuity, Inc.12
Summary?LessonQuestionCharacters, Conflict, and Idioms in “Daughterof Invention” by Julia AlvarezHow does Julia Alvarez reveal characters and conflict throughlanguage?Answer:Julia Alvarez uses variances in language to reveal characters,explore conflict, and highlight differences between the American andDominican cultures.Use this space to write any questions or thoughts about this lesson. Edgenuity, Inc.13
Edgenuity, Inc. 4 An idiom is a that is familiar to a group of people. Idioms are not meant to be taken .
