La Misma Luna, Study notes of English Literature

Why do you think the movie is called “Bajo la Misma Luna”? What is the significance of “la luna” in your opinion? 2. What kind of relationship tienen ...

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La Misma Luna
Parte I
DURING VIEWING ACTIVITY
1. Why do you think the movie is called “Bajo la Misma Luna”? What
is the significance of “la luna” in your opinion?
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2. What kind of relationship tienen Carlitos y la Abuela?
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3. ¿Por qué los domingos son especiales para Carlitos?
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4. Why do you think Carlitos’ mother came to the United States?
What are her goals for her family?
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5. What kind of job(s) does Carlitos’ mom have? Why do you think
she has or needs multiple jobs?
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6. ¿Cuál es el trabajo de Carlitos con La Doña, Doña Carmen?
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7. ¿Qué hacen Carlitos y su amigo Chito,para tener dinero? How
does this affect their lives (family, school, etc.)?
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8. What are the options that Mexicans have who are seeking to
immigrate to the United States have?
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9. As you watch, listen, and read subtitles, write 5 words you
already know and 5 new words below:
Yo sé
Vocabulario Nuevo
I know
Español Inglés
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2)
3)
4)
5)
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La Misma Luna Parte I

DURING VIEWING ACTIVITY

  1. Why do you think the movie is called “Bajo la Misma Luna”? What is the significance of “la luna” in your opinion?


  1. What kind of relationship tienen Carlitos y la Abuela?


  1. ¿Por qué los domingos son especiales para Carlitos?


  1. Why do you think Carlitos’ mother came to the United States? What are her goals for her family?


  1. What kind of job(s) does Carlitos’ mom have? Why do you think she has or needs multiple jobs?


  1. ¿Cuál es el trabajo de Carlitos con La Doña, Doña Carmen?


  1. ¿Qué hacen Carlitos y su amigo Chito,para tener dinero? How does this affect their lives (family, school, etc.)?


  1. What are the options that Mexicans have who are seeking to immigrate to the United States have?


  1. As you watch, listen, and read subtitles, write 5 words you already know and 5 new words below: Yo sé Vocabulario Nuevo I know Español Inglés

La Misma Luna Parte II

DURING VIEWING ACTIVITY

  1. Why do the young Chicanos offer to bring babies to the U.S.? Do you think that could happen in real life?

  1. Why does Carlitos decide to leave México?


  1. How does Carlitos cross the México/United States border?


  1. What happens at the border with the border patrol?

  1. Why does Carlitos have to return to the van?

  1. Who saves Carlitos from the guys on the street? Who is she and what does she do?


  1. Using the answer from number 6, why do you think there are so many immigrants in this woman’s home?


  1. Describe what Rosario and Enrique do for work in the US. What are the problems and obstacles that they face in the movie because of their illegal alien migratory status?


  1. What do you predict will happen next?



  1. Do you think Enrique has a family to support in Mexico? Why?

  1. As you watch, listen, and read subtitles, write 5 words you already know and 5 new words below: Yo sé Vocabulario Nuevo I know Español Inglés

La Misma Luna El final

POST VIEWING ACTIVITY: Now that you have seen the movie…

  1. Why do you think people chose to separate from their children or parents to immigrate illegally into the U.S.?


  1. Do you believe there are illegal immigrants in your town? in your state? Where do you think they are originally from? Do you think that those immigrants could be facing problems similar to Rosario’s?


  1. If you were a parent in a poor country would you consider being an illegal alien? Would you risk your life crossing a desert for many days? or floating in a raft across the ocean? Would you leave your child behind with relatives?


  1. How would you have felt if you were a child left behind by your parent under the care of your relatives for years? Would you try search for your parents? Would you be understanding to the fact that your parent sends money regularly to support you?


  1. The subtitle for the movie says: “The love between mother and son knows no boundaries.” What do you think that means?


  1. Do you think that you’d have searched for your parents across the border?


  1. Why do you think that Enrique lets the police take him? What do you think will happen to Enrique?


  1. What do you think is the American dream to the people in the movie? To your opinion is it worth it?


  1. Do you think Rosario will consider marrying Paco now? Why?

  1. What is the significance of the moon?


  1. Describe one of the most memorable scenes for you and why it is memorable to you.


  1. Was the ending what you predicted? To your opinion, what would have been the perfect ending?


  1. Write 5 words or phrases that you remember from the movie and/or songs in the movie. DON’T worry about the spelling. Vocabulario Nuevo Español Inglés

Rosario está hablando por teléfono con su hijo. Rosario vive y trabaja en Estados Unidos. Carlitos, su hijo vive en México con la abuela. Rosario extraña a su hijo (extraña=misses) Carlitos también extraña a su mamá.