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“Eulogy for Elena’s Innocence”
Students will write a eulogy to honor the passing of Elena’s life from a hopeful and innocent child to a young adult who faces Racism and Ethnic Discrimination.
At the end of “American History,” Elena notes that she can’t feel the sadness for President Kennedy’s assassination like she thinks she should. Instead, she mourns for herself and the life she imagined with Eugene. Write the eulogy—a tribute often shared at a funeral—for Elena’s innocence. Consider Elena's hopes and dreams before her interaction with Eugene’s mother.
Teaching Suggestion: This activity can help students think more deeply about Elena and the impact of Eugene’s mother on her.
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