Preteaching Vocab.

• Magical Realism – type of fiction that is, for the most part, realistic but contains elements of fantasy

• Turn to p.278 and write down 3-5 notes pertaining to HOW this excerpt incorporates Magical Realism.

p.278

• Two women having a conversation, in a dream.• The girl’s subconscious is making her aware

that she will have to wake up for the day soon.• She is in-between a dream and real life.• She mentions that she has “seen this woman in

previous dreams,” something we have all experienced. Copied, repetitive dreams.

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Setting: Mexico

Mexico’s many climates• Due to the varied levels of altitude in Mexico,

you may experience all different types of weather.

• Mexico is not always hot. For example, in Mexico City, due to its higher altitude, you would experience colder weather and may see an accumulation of frost in the morning.

• Some regions of Mexico are dry, humid, and desert-like while others tend to receive more precipitation.

Mexican traditions & culturesSombreros Charro Suits

El Día de Los MuertosWhich Mexican Holiday would this picture represent?

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