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A BETTER LIFE EVERY FATHER WANTS MORE FOR HIS SON 2

Throughout American history, millions of people around the world have left their homes for a chance to start a new life in this country—and they continue to come here to this day. People who come to live in a new country are called immigrants. -What is your background? 3

The United States remains a popular destination for immigrants, attracting about 20 percent of the world's international migrants. Since 1980, Mexicans have been the largest immigrant group in the United States. As of 2013, approximately 11. 6 million Mexican immigrants resided in the United States. -Why do so many come from Mexico? Latest research from Migration Policy Institute 2015 4

Undocumented immigration is the migration of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigrations laws of the destination country. Immigration, including illegal immigration, is overwhelmingly upward (meaning: from a pooper to a richer country). 5

THE MOVIE A Better Life is a 2011 American movie, directed by Chris Weitz. It is the story of Carlos, an illegal immigrant, who works as a gardener in East L. A. He struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had. 6

We are MOVI E TIM E! about to wat of the ch the movie. first 4 W 0 minu h ile you film, p tes are wa ay atte tching ntion a this nd ans wer th e quiz. 7

DAY 3 Warm-Up Questions Do you think they will get the truck back? Do you think Luis is going to join a gang? 8

DAMIÁN BICHIR CARLOS GALINDO Demián Bichir is a famous Mexican actor. He was born in Mexico City. He comes from a well-known family of actors. In the USA he is best known for his role as Detective Marco Ruiz in the FX drama television series, The Bridge. 9

JOSÉ JULIÁN LUIS GALINDO He is a Colombian actor. He started acting very young on TV and commercials. He has been in movies like Start Tail and Los inventores. A Better Life is his first major supporting role. 10

CHRIS WEITZ DIRECTOR He is an American film producer, screenwriter, author, actor, and film director. He is best known for his work with his brother, Paul Weitz, on the comedy films American Pie and About a Boy. 11

MOVIE TIME ! Let’s continue with the movie 12

DAY 4 Warm-Up Questions Do you think Carlos will be deported? What would happen to Luis? Would he finally join the gang? Do you think Luis’ aunt will take care of him? Do you think Carlos did something bad to be deported? 13

MOVIE TIME ! Let’s watch the end of the movie 14

DAY 5 Read these sentences and number them chronologically _____ Carlos gets deported to Mexico. _____ Luis start getting to know his dad better. _____ The truck gets stolen. _____ Carlos buys the truck from his friend. _____ Luis gets suspended at school. _____ Carlos meets Santiago. _____ Carlos’ sister lends him money. _____ Luis helps his dad to get the truck back. _____ Carlos works hard as a gardener for Blasco. _____ Luis is no longer under the influence of gangs. _____ Carlos illegally crosses the border again to get back to his son Luis and his home. _____ Luis’s friend joins Cilo’s gang. 15

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