4.1 Read: About Identity
Poem: Amphibians
Immigrants coming into a new country come with their own identity partly based on their culture and way of life from their native country. In addition, their identity changes as they become part of a new culture.
Read the poem "Amphibians" to see how the author artfully compares his experiences to that of an amphibian. Then go to your learning guide and complete the 4.3 activity.
AmphibiansAmphibians live in both. Immigrants leave their land, Out of water. In Greek, amphibian means Terra and aqua. Shoreline. amphibians lay Tadpoles, polliwogs amphibians develop lungs. Through damp skin Immigrants toil Skin forms glands. Amphibians seek land; immigrants, other lands. Their colors brighten, camouflage. They’ve been known to fall Fully at home in the rain. |