The Lottery By Shirley Analysis

To begin, I want to define assimilation which according to the Oxford dictionary means “The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture” After see this definition I may say that we as humans, we are always trying to adapt to new cultural environments in the places where we are living. So, when a child or an adult move to a different place or to a different country, they consciously or unconsciously tend to adjust themselves to the new culture of the dominant population. Talking about assimilation I think that a person in his/her own choice, can opt how much they want to integrate to the new culture. To illustrate this point and giving an example of my own, I would say that in my case I always want

However, because of the cultural barriers such language, and social misunderstanding Shirley was forced to apart herself from the other kids. Like for example, in page 54-55 of the book, it is showed how Shirley was trying to become friend with the other kids, but her poor knowledge of English and her misinterpretation of common norms obstructed her of do that. This kind of situation happen as result that the other children, as well as the teacher were looking at Shirley as another regular student and not as one with different needs. Of course, it is also important to know, that most of Shirley’s needs where friendship and empathy as well as understanding. Similarly, the text during chapter one talks a little bit about how cultural differences can affect teaching and learning (9). But, also it mentions how we can become participants and observers in our own classroom (10). As the book mentions it is completely important to observe and interact with each student to understand his/her needs so they can have a better succeed during school

One of the most commons delusions forms that an English Language Learner must face inside the classroom setting, is in fact, the deal with different idioms and pronunciations forms. Idioms such “are you straight bro? Instead of “are you sure?” or “I'm outta here” instead of “I am leaving”. This form of language can be difficult and confusing for an Ell student due to its mixed choice of words and meanings. As a matter of fact, unless you are familiar with the local idioms and phrases employed by the popular community, this type of language can be as equally difficult for an ELL beginner than for an ELL expert. Also, another kind of delusion that Students from different culture have to deal with, are the hidden rules and norm that every individual holds. Norm such how to act, how and when to talk and what is valuable and what is dishonest are some example of norm that a student may be struggling with inside the classroom. Like, to illustrate my point some culture from the Middle East value family and faith so much and for us as Americans it is a little bit the contrary. So, Middle Easter students will be having a hard time trying to adapt to a culture, where faith it is considered an idea and where kids are more likely to disobey that to act