THE HARVEST GYPSIES Five Articles GET INTO GROUPS

THE HARVEST GYPSIES Five Articles

GET INTO GROUPS Group 1 Alex Brandon Ryan Connor Group 2 Shane Keith Brett Group 3 • • Bobby Nikki Sam Britany Group 4 • • Samantha Jacob Gabi Madison • Group 5 • Rosemary • Liz • Megan Compare your vocabulary with your group to make sure you have the correct definition. Then discuss the questions.

GET INTO GROUPS Group 1 Hollyn Leah Jacob Group 2 Group 4 • • Nick Paige Justin Kristina Sarah Megan Emily Luke • Group 5 Group 3 • Group 6 • • Kaylee Drew Bobby Alexandra • Alec • Kyle • Jess • Vicky • Brooke • Mary Compare your vocabulary with your group to make sure you have the correct definition. Then discuss the questions. Group 7 Tommy Parker Johnathon Group 8 Yissel Dom Joey

GET INTO GROUPS Group 1 Zach Reece Alex Group 2 Casey Tanner Tim Group 3 • • Josh Jacob Sara M Luke Group 4 • • Keaton Sara G Maddy Emma • Group 5 • Hunter • Jeremy • Cat Compare your vocabulary with your group to make sure you have the correct definition. Then discuss the questions.

GET INTO GROUPS Group 1 Group 4 Anthony Sophia Craig • Nora • Chris • Emma Group 2 Group 5 Vy Alina Calvin Group 3 • • Cali Ben Sydni Dalton • • Jakob Louis Gianna Ali Compare your vocabulary with your group to make sure you have the correct definition. Then discuss the questions.

DISCUSSION – (ARTICLES 1&2) TUESDAY 1. What is happening to these migrant workers in Articles 1 and 2 that cause them to feel a loss of dignity? 2. What character traits does Steinbeck use to describe the American migrant workers in Article 1? Based on these traits, what is Steinbeck’s attitude towards these people? 3. What is a gypsy? Does the word have a positive or negative connotation? Considering Steinbeck's audience, why would he use this word to describe the migrant workers? 4. Why would the growers associations purposely import twice as much labor to keep wages low? 5. Why do the migrant workers dislike the people who could help them: doctors, social workers, police officers? 6. What is a vigilante? 7. Steinbeck makes a very strong statement in the last sentence of Article 2. Who is his specific audience and what is he implying about this audience in this statement?

Remember: You not only have to know the definition, but also how the word is used in the context of “The Harvest Gypsies” ARTICLES 1 & 2 VOCAB Squalid – filthy, dirty, unkempt, poor hygiene Ingenuity – being clever, resourceful, or inventive Squatters – people who take over land or place illegally and without authority Weather – to endure or to make it through something Curious – strange, weird, different Repression – the act of subduing someone by force, to prohibit Meted – to distribute, especially in the case of justice Ignorant – lacking knowledge of a particular subject Ostracized – to be shunned, removed from society, ignored Destitute – lacking the basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter Repatriated – to send back to one’s country of origin Peon – a member of the lowest class, usually a farmer class Semblance – something that is apparent to others; a front, just an appearance Anachronistic – a chronological inconsistency, a conflict between a person and the time period they live in Agrarian – relating to farming; rural country Lackadaisical – lacking enthusiasm or determination Taciturn – to be silent Scorned – to insult, repress, bully; to express contempt

ARTICLES 3 -5 QUESTIONS 1. According to Steinbeck, how do the small farmers' and large growers' attitudes toward the migrant workers differ? Explain the different treatment the migrants receive from the two groups. 2. What practices do large growers use to discourage labor organization among the migrant workers? 3. How does vigilante violence undermine established, lawful political authority? 4. Explain what Steinbeck is saying in the first sentence of the last paragraph in Article 3. 5. In Article 4, how does Steinbeck define "human dignity"? 6. Explain the importance of community interaction and responsibility in restoring the migrants' dignity. 7. According to Article 5, why are the migrant workers unsuccessful at seeking public aid from the government? 8. According to Steinbeck, how do the surrounding counties hurt themselves by refusing to deal with the migrant problem in a practical and rational manner?

Remember: You not only have to know the definition, but also how the word is used in the context of “The Harvest Gypsies” ARTICLES 3 -5 VOCAB Invariably – always, without variable Conspicuous – apparent, viewable, not hidden Degenerating – to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or emotionally Expending – to spend Constitutes – a part of a whole; to be a part of Charge – a demand or responsibility on someone Congregate – a group or gathering Incendiary – that of starting a fire, explosive; can also be starting drama or fights Effected – to bring about, to cause something to happen Recourse – a source of help or aid Facist – having extremely intolerant views; being nationalistic to the point of violence Subsist – to support yourself on a very basic, minimal level Recallable – able to be recalled; to take back; to revoke or withdraw Subversive – intending to overthrow or undermine authority Contention – a point of disagreement Transient – always on the move, not permanent Indefinitely – without limit Insular – having a narrow mind or singular outlook