Jun 09, 2017 although the book does focus on felipe alous baseball career, it also talks about his struggles in coming to the u. Introducing the novel felipe alou spanish class, ale, novels. He was a non english speaking black athlete living in the dominican republic felipe was anything but the ideal candidate for success in the us especially during the height of the civil rights movement. Extensive teachers guide for the spanish novel for intermediate students. The book is the biography of felipe alou, a man from the dominican republic who came to the u. My baseball journey, by felipe alou with peter kerasotis, is a worthwhile journey into. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. Narrative nonfiction level 1, beginner glossary in 1955, during the height of the civil rights movement, felipe rojas alou came to the u. My eternal gratitude and thanks to felipe alou for not only. Language chart spanish a2b1 practical chart with the most. Felipe alou capitulo 5 reading comprehension assessment english. Post your comment please log in to post a comment home gallery pricing tutorials emojis faq forums blog contact.
Italic season totals indicate player led all major leagues. Shades of the border felipe alou cap 5 spanish classroom, teaching spanish, movie. Felipe rojas alou born may 12, 1935 is a former major league baseball outfielder, first. Felipe alou in english felipe rojas alou born may 12, 1935, is a former major league baseball outfielder, first baseman, and manager. Between 1930 and 1961, santo domingo was called trujillo city. New vocabulary is embedded within countless cognates words that are similar in two languages. Practical teachers guide for the spanish engaging biography of baseball player felipe alou. He has an interesting journey with many ups and downs and it is about how he reached his goal on being a baseball player. Nonfiction level 1 glossary under ordinary circumstances, the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of becoming a major league baseball player, but felipe alous circumstances in 1955 were anything but ordinary.
Go through reading in spanish found in this post about children in the. Felipe rojas alou born may 12, 1935 is a former major league baseball outfielder, first baseman, and manager. But alou becomes much more than a baseball book in the hands of coauthor peter. Buy stuff with this image share on facebook share on twitter. Feb 20, 2019 last year i used the book felipe alou. It isnt the gift they all expected because the gift has mystical powers that haunt the family. Jan 07, 2018 jan 7, 2018 felipe alou, capitulos 46 quiz quizizz. Vocabulary from chapter 5 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. My baseball journey by felipe alou, peter kerasotis.
He encountered a lot of obstacles along the way, but he ended up having a very successful baseball career. Practical teachers guide for the spanish engaging biography of baseball player felipe alou for a start, the 5 pages of this manual contain for each chapter a vocabulary list and many questions you can use to prepare for reading, during reading or after reading the chapter. Under ordinary circumstances, the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of becoming a major league baseball player, but felipe alous circumstances in 1955 were anything but ordinary. For convenience, this biography will refer to the subject by the name most readers are familiar with.
Apr 24, 2016 felipe aloubaseballdominican republic unit i blogged a couple years ago about what i do for the first few chapters of the novel felipe alou. Browse felipe alou resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Kerasotis has achieved one of the most difficult tasks confronting a writerto convey not only the thoughts and experiences of the subject but also the feelings within the story being told. A note to the reader this novel is a true biographical account of one of major league baseballs greatest players and managers, felipe alou. He was a black athlete living in the dominican republic, and he spoke no english not. A story of perseverance and determination, of baseball, failure and success. Felipe was 5high school secondary school escuela secundaria grades 9 12 felipe alou 10 santo domingo. His name is felipe alou and hes from the dominican republic.
Felipe alou felipe rojas alou was the first dominican to play regularly in the major leagues, he is the most prominent member of one of the sports most notable families of the late 20th century. Timeline felipe alou spanish final by harley brill on prezi next. Felipe was born on may 12 in the dominicaon republic. May 21, 2018 felipe alou radio interview july 2018 with mike connors on connors corner duration.
Bob costas bob costas the big, sprawling, international baseball life of felipe alou is a grand story all its own. The story of his life and career has been artfully narrated using just 150 highfrequency words in spanish. Felipe alous circumstances in 1955 were anything but ordinary. Felipe aloubaseballdominican republic unit i blogged a couple years ago about what i do for the first few chapters of the novel felipe alou. Honestly, when i first heard about the book, i was not too excited. He also worked on his uncles farm and helped his father with his carpentry business. Felipe alou has a rich and vivid story to tell, and here it is. As fate would have it, family financial troubles forced. Felipe aloubaseballdominican republic unit williamson. This is felipes amazing true story of perseverance and determination, as he beat. For a start, the 5 pages of this manual contain for each chapter a vocabulary list. His story is based on personal testimony that felipe himself shared during an exclusive personal interview. Dustin williamson shows this movie before starting felipe alou. I will do it sooner i the novel, maybe after chapter 2 of felipe alou.
However, i only covered the first 7 chapters in that post, and since i am now working with the book for the second year, i thought i would add a bit more to it. Felipe aloubaseballdominican republic unit compiled by dustin williamson. I would only recommend using this book with students who speak spanish unless you teach advancedlevel students. New vocabulary is embedded within numerous spanish cognates words that are similar in two lan. Felipe alou society for american baseball research. Felipe alou radio interview july 2018 with mike connors on connors corner duration.
Felipe alou news newspapers books scholar jstor may. The story of his life and career has been artfully narrated using a minimal number of highfrequency words in english. It is a great novel about baseball, discrimination, the dominican republic, and more. Felipe alou has plenty of captivating stories to tell from the six. Hank aaron and managing barry bonds, three of the top five home run hitters of all time. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Felipe alou radio interview july 2018 with mike connors.
Felipe aloubaseballdominican republic unit williamson ci. Under ordinary circumstances, the odds of being struck by lightning are greater than the odds of becoming a major league baseball player, but felipe alou s circumstances in 1955 were anything but ordinary. I recently put together a unit that focuses on the novel, baseball, and the dominican republic. This online supplement is intended for the purchasing teacher of the fluency matters teachers guide. Fielding stats are a combination of official records and retrosheet. Felipe alou, capitulos 46 quiz quizizz quiz, teaching. He is an inductee in both the canadian and the latino baseball hall of fame. Alou spent six years in local schools and went to high school in santo domingo, a 12mile trip he often made on foot. Felipe alou summary chapters 14 bode storyboard chapter, bode.
Please do not share this link with those who have not purchased the teachers guide. However, i only covered the first 7 chapters in that post, and since i am now working with the book for the second year, i thought i would add a. Felipe alou serves as special assistant to the general manager for the san francisco giants. Introducing the novel felipe alou mis clases locas. It was hardly an ideal situation for a black dominican who spoke no english.
When lolas dad returns home from a trip at chichen itza he brings a special gift. Alou dedicates a chapter to roberto clemente, the hall of famer from. My life and baseball by felipe alou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He managed the montreal expos 19922001 and the san francisco giants 200306.
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