Per. 5 & 6-ONLY- Zoot Suit Lesson Online

Online Zoot Suit Lesson for Per. 5 & 6 English Class Only (Put answers on binder paper or Microsoft Word Document and turn in!)

On your own, finish reading the play from Scene 7-9!

If you forgot your book, use this online link.

Part I--Questions for Act 2 Scene 9—Return to the Barrio

1.What has happened to Henry at the beginning of this scene?
2. Who else has come home?
3. What does El Pachuco say about happy endings?
4. What decision does Henry have to make concerning Alice and Della?
5. What terrible experience did Rudy have?
6. In your opinion, why does Henry’s life have so many different endings?
7. Write a different ending for Henry’s life.

Part II--Facts about Latinos and the Prison System

Click here to read the facts about Latinos in prison and answer the questions.

1. In 2000, Latinos made up 13% of the U.S. population. What was the percentage of Latinos in prison?
2. What does it mean when it says that Latinos have a 1 out of 6 chance of being put into prison?
3. What are many of the Latinos in prison for?
4. Which group has the most 5 years sentences? Which group has the least amount of 5 year sentences?
5. What does this information tell you about Latinos and the prison system? How does this relate to Henry and the boy’s experience?

Part III--Letter to Luis Valdez

Start writing a letter to Luis Valdez. Perhaps we could give him some of these letters when he comes to AHS on March 5th.

Dear Mr. Valdez,

Include the following in your letter (don’t forget paragraphs and indenting):
· A little information about you and why you read Zoot Suit.

· What you learned about the Sleepy Lagoon Murder and Henry & The Zoot Suit Riots.

· How you felt about the play and reading the play, the characters, the story and the message.

· Any questions you might have for him or just thanking him for writing this play.

Sincerely,