Peppe+The+Lamplighter+Reinforcing+Activity


 * Peppe The Lamplighter Reinforcing Activity: **

//“Papa! Nicoloina! Mariuccia! I have a job!” he shouted.// //“Beginning tomorrow I will light the streetlamps!”// //“Did I come to America for my son to light the streetlamps?” he said. Then he walked out, slamming the door behind him.// //Peppe hung his head.//

Using the chart below, brainstorm ideas on why you think Peppe’s father brought his family to America. Keep in mind the temperament that Peppe’s father displayed when he found out Peppe received the job as Little Italy’s lamplighter. Then, brainstorm and write down ideas on why you think families or individuals from other countries would like to come (or have come) to America? Finally, imagine that your family is from a foreign country. Why would you and your family like to come live in America?

Once you have completed your chart (with brainstormed ideas) divide up into five groups of five and share with one another your outcomes. Then, in your groups decide on two ideas/reasons you would like to share with the class from each bubble (six ideas in all).

As a class we will discuss the two ideas/reasons from the three bubbles that each group came up with aloud. Then, we will discuss the consequences these groups of people faced (or might face) upon interaction with each other and the North American natives.