Dream Act

This has more than one part.

Listen and Read more about the topic.

This is a little difficult.

Maybe you can't finish everything here. Just try. Save your work for later if you can't finish now.

This is a true story and an incredible one. You should click the link below.

What is the Dream Act?

Why is it important for Mr. Juan Gomez?

Vocabulary:

-The story begins with an idiom: "Immigration has slipped off the radar."

"Slipped off the radar" means nobody is talking or thinking about it

-A "detention center" is a prison.

-Juan Gonzalez has to wear an "orange jump suit." That is prison clothing.

-A "stay" is legal permission to stay in the country a little longer. It is only temporary.

1. Click on LISTEN

2. Click on TRANSCRIPT to read

Kevin will give you eleven questions.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101027927

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Write a summary on the blog (www.telcstudentsand......)

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a. the main idea

b. key supporting details

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