Look closely at the photo. What do you see? Do any of these items look familiar? What does this image make you think about or feel? What questions do you have? How has teamwork been a part of your life? Reflect on how being part of a team or group has helped shape your identity. Describe the culture and community of the team or group and the impact it has had on you. There are three games of soccer being played in the image above, as well as a “paletero” selling Mexican style popsicles. … [Read more...]
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