Message from gmora

[Anonymous]

It is interesting to read Zhang’s observations of mundane events during his travels in the United States. His writing is detailed and engaging, especially when he is describing the landscape of Oakland. It is also funny to read what captures his attention, for example, he briefly refers to how women walk and talk or even his confusion between the terms “outhouse” and “whitehouse”. His description of New York is also very interesting.
I would use this resource in a point of view lesson plan. I would ask my students to consider how a native of the U.S. would write about what they see and hear on a daily basis compared to what a tourist would write about? What determines the focal point of the observation (class, gender, age, experience)?