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=Paulina Lara=

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BIOGRAPHICAL/GEOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Paulina is a very smart person. She is going to college to get her masters degree in the United States. She got married in Mexico to a United States citizen. She came to the US with her husband and they now live in Ohio. They moved to the US because of the violence and corruption in Mexico. She was a therapist in Mexico and had her own office.

The population of México is 113,724,226. Most of the people are Roman Catholics and the government is a federal republic. The total land area is 1,964,375 square kilometers. The terrain is a high, rugged mountain and the climate varies from tropical to dessert.

=Creative Writing=

By: Joe Rodriguez
Paulina Lara by Joe Rodriguez

The population of Mexico is approximately 113,724,226. Most of the people are Roman Catholics and the government is a federal republic. Paulina is very smart and she is now going to college to get her masters degree. She came to America with her husband and they now live in Ohio.

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//“Oh its very safe here and the economy is much better and you have all the services, in my eyes right now there is no corruption, the police officers and the weather is great and my husband is very happy”.// //_//


 * TACOS**

Tacos I love’ em Yummy yummy in My tummy. That Hard shell that holds The lettuce, Tomato, Beef And more.

I am Taco loco! Tacos Are important because A lot of people love Those things, especially In Mexico.

Hard shell, soft shell It’s like Burger King “Have it your way” It is Mexicans Favorite food that they eat.

Every time I hear Tacos I think of My home country Mexico.

Mexico’s most cooked And eaten food. “Taco Bell” The best Mexican food Restaurant ever.

Tacos come in All shapes and sizes No matter what And will be my Favorite food ever!

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Your Name: Joe Rodriguez

Your Interviewee's Name: Paulina lara

Introduction: My name is Joseph Rodriguez. Joe: We are doing a project for Mrs. Durkee's class at the Dayton Regional STEM School and thank you for doing this interview, what is your full name? Paulina: Paulina. Joe: Can you spell that? Paulina: Yeah, p.a.u.l.i.n.a. Joe: Where did you immigrate from? Paulina: México. Joe: When did you immigrate? Paulina: Two months ago. Joe: I will be recording this interview if that is alright with you? Paulina: Yeah. Joe: I'm going to ask you some questions if that is also alright with you? Paulina: Ok. Joe: What attracted you to America? Paulina: I got married and my husband didn’t want to be in Mexico. Joe: What prompted you to move? Paulina: Things were very bad in Mexico so, it was difficult for my husband, the language. Joe: How was life in your old country? Paulina: I was therapist and i had my office, now im starting my masters degree Joe: What was the government like in your old country? Paulina: Oh it was terrible, it was very, there was alot of corruption with the government and they had alot of problems, there were alot of fighting on the streets, it was very bad and the government didnt do anything about Joe: Did your country have traditional dress or clothing? Paulina: No Joe: What was the weather or climate like? Paulina: Like one hundred degrees, everyday even in december Joe: What do you remember most about your country? Paulina: The weather it was very different, and the food was always different and people spoke my language alot Joe: What language was spoken in your country? Paulina: Spanish Joe: Did you have american any fast food restaurants in your country? Paulina: We used to have a McDonald's and a Carls Jr., but we dont have Wendys we dont have that many of them as the U.S. but we have Subway, McDonald's and Carls Jr. and I think thats it but only one or two or three Joe: How did you come here physically? Paulina: By airplane Joe: Did you have any trouble becoming a citizen? Paulina: I'm doing my papers right now, were still working on it Joe: If you could change the process how would you change it? Paulina: What do you mean? Joe: The what? Paulina: What do you mean? Joe: How could you change the process of becoming a citizen? Paulina: How could I change it, I don't think we could make a difference we just started so I really dont know, were working on it I'm not sure because we just started a week ago so we are going to a doctors appointments and we are filling out all of these information Joe: What was better or worse in america than in your old country? Paulina: Oh it's very safe and the economy is much better and you have in my eyes there is no corruption the police officers and the weather is great and my husband is very happy Joe: What was your favorite memory in this country? Paulina: I think when I was working in this country Joe: Yeah Paulina: I don't know halloween or wedding there too many things Joe: What was the first thing you saw when you came to America? Paulina: Those impress me? Joe: Yeah Paulina: All the supermarkets and all the restaurants they serve you the double so I always have to get a box so yeah I think thats very impressive Joe: Did you know English before coming here? Paulina: Yeah a little bit Joe: Was it difficult to learn? Paulina: Well I talk it in the school for alot of years Joe: What do you think about american food like is it good? Paulina: It's good because you have it everywhere in the world from india everywhere but its very processed there's alot of process on the food you pretty much have to buy organic, you know what I mean Joe: What is different in America? Paulina: like the food? Joe: Just anything in general Paulina: So much meat and all the highways are beautiful we have to pay for highways in Mexico so here it's very different and all the services we get and the supermarkets you can get and very low prices Joe: Are there any words or phrases that you hear that make you think of your home? Paulina: No Joe: Do you feel immigrating to the u.s. was a good decision? Paulina: Yeah Joe: Has it benefited you Paulina: Right now well right now yeah Joe: Why has it benefited you Paulina: Because my husband has a job here he can communicate better here because his English is better so its better for us Joe: What city are you from in Mexico? Paulina: Veracruz the place where they dump all the bodies in the streets Joe: Alright thats all I have to ask you. Thank you for doing this interview with me Paulina: Ok John: Is this for a science project fair? Joe: No its for social studies, U.S. history john: Alright good luck if you need anything else give us a call back Joe: Alright bye END OF INTERVIEW

ANALYSIS
Abstract

Paulina had almost the same experience as the character Fievel from the movie “The American Tale”. Fievel’s family emigrated because they did not feel safe in their country just like Paulina. Just like many other immigrants, Paulina had to adjust to the American culture, food, customs, and language. She was lucky because she learned English in Mexico while going to school. She now lives with her husband in Ohio. She is going through the process to become a US citizen. She did not have to come through Ellis Island like many immigrants did back in the early 1900’s. Nowadays it is much easier to apply for US citizenship. You can even start the process online.