https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq A group of 15(+1) texts and media en-us 2021-11-09 17:58:10 UTC 2026-03-16 13:25:54 UTC hello@padlet.com pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879071037 How does our (as a nation) pre-conceived stereotyping of Asian Americans and their journeys affect their livelihood?]]> 2021-11-09 17:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879071037 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879071656 How are Asian American identities portrayed through literature and other means?]]> 2021-11-09 18:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879071656 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879072419 What connections might we see between Asian American identity stereotyping and the stereotyping of other minorities in America?]]> 2021-11-09 18:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879072419 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879313205 This story, either defined best as a graphic novel or illustrative memoir, takes a deep and uncensored look into the journey of a family as they immigrate into America from Vietnam. Told out of synchronous order, this story pulls the reader back and forth across various dilemmas, such as forced childhood trauma and the logistics of immigrating. This story is, at its core, a story of necessary survival and the wounds that come from it.]]> 2021-11-09 19:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879313205 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879322479 Tempered towards a younger audience, this story focuses on the importance of self acceptance through identity. Our main protagonist is making loving connections to her family because of the shape and color of her eyes, a distinctly genetic Asian feature that may otherwise be viewed in a negative light [unfortunately :(]]]> 2021-11-09 19:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879322479 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879328879 This TED Talk, told from the perspective of an Asian teenager, focuses on the effects of being labeled as a "model minority". She speaks of the pressure of being stereotyped as a perfect student, and how the view of her heritage as a grade lays the foundation for a stressful and distracting upbringing]]> 2021-11-09 19:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879328879 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879334189 This website, the link into a documentary, focuses on the uprising of Vietnamese nail salons across the U.S. It shows us how these men and women came into their own in America, and how they managed to find a niche for their identity and culture in a harsh environment. ]]> 2021-11-09 19:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879334189 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879340629 This novella, much like our anchor text, tells the story of a young Asian as he is forced out of his homeland and immigrates to America. This story, though largely focusing on racism, trauma, and abuse, also leads to discovery as our protagonist finds his place within a world of Punk Rock and literature. Though it can be humorous at times (bonus points for the title pun), this story is definitely worth a read.]]> 2021-11-09 19:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879340629 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879351011 What a better way to understand a modern scope of Asian American experience than through the perspective of 11 Asian American artists? Their quick blurbs are unique, and each contributes to my appreciation in their own way. One important takeaway- that many of these experiences revolve around pride of their identities and upbringings- not on their deficits. ]]> 2021-11-09 19:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1879351011 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888269966 One of the most powerful forms of media and art in this generation is music. Our youth show statistically that hip hop and rap are among the most influential music forms, and in this TED Talk, Akala compares the art of rap to the art of Shakespeare. The connections are clear and quite mind boggling. ]]> 2021-11-13 14:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888269966 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888278261 Much like the documentary source, this article from nbcnews takes a look at Vietnamese nail salons. What it does differently is take action in calling attention to the COVID crisis and how this group was adversely effected by the closing of retail and services. ]]> 2021-11-13 14:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888278261 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888289772 I find that analyzing two different works from the same author provides the reader with a deeper understanding, so when looking for good supplementary pieces for the anchor text, this stood out to me. Written from the same author of Song I Song, Bao Phi, and Illustrated by Thi Bui, who wrote our anchor text The Best We Could Do, this picture book has it all for me. You definitely don't have to read either of those previous works to appreciate the beauty of this story though.]]> 2021-11-13 14:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888289772 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888296164 While oriented towards an older, more mature audience, Bao Phi is a poet that isn't afraid to speak the truth. His works, compiled into this short collection, speak out about the ostracization he encounters as an Asian American living in our country]]> 2021-11-13 15:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888296164 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888306036 This piece of art, along with others, is the work of Felicia Liang, a Tawainese artist whose work shows the clear influence of Asian American living. This particular piece displays Chinatown storefronts in aesthetically pleasing ivory and red color scheme. Felicia Liang has an Etsy store that's full of pretty amazing art!]]> 2021-11-13 15:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888306036 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888316278 In an article from time, Eric Nam spoke about how difficult it would be to make it as an Asian American musical artist in America. This interview is pretty telling of his story. ]]> 2021-11-13 15:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888316278 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888319169 Eric Nam is a modern day kpop star, but before that, he was a young boy looking to make his way as an artist in America. This is one of his many songs that he's written and sung in English- his native language, and the language which he had to abandon in his songwriting because of his need to begin his career in Asia.]]> 2021-11-13 15:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888319169 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888321191 Similar to "Congratulations", this is one of Eric Nam's more popular songs... This piece, however, is written and spoken in Korean. Nam's identity and his story are as unique and diverse as his songs...]]> 2021-11-13 15:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888321191 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888343743 This story is about much more than one boy. It's about identity and mental disorders, and how they can affect a growing teenager. Darius doesn't feel like he belongs anywhere, whether in America or Iran and tied together in a nice little bow with his clinical depression, Darius has to find his own way through life.]]> 2021-11-13 15:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888343743 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888347165  W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. ]]> 2021-11-13 16:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888347165 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888347829  SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. ]]> 2021-11-13 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888347829 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888348920  W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. ]]> 2021-11-13 16:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888348920 pleimaaa https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888376037 The website says it all. Asian American injustice is clear and present in modern America unfortunately. This website is a clear space for discussion and advocacy for the spread of knowledge and the removal of xenophobic harassment.]]> 2021-11-13 16:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pleimaaa/1a2jn2dwqifw0pgq/wish/1888376037