I'm kind of like... not busy, so whatever she wants to have for dinner, I have to cook. Todd: Really, you cook for her?

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Sisters Santi talks about how her and her sister are so close. 1 Todd: So, Santi, we're talking about family this week and you have a sister, correct? Santi: Yes, a sister.

1 Sisters Santi talks about how her and her sister are so close. 1 Todd: So, Santi, we're talking about family this week and you have a sister, correct? Santi: Yes, a sister. Todd: Now, what's kind of unique about your sister is you both are similar in age and you go to university together, correct? Santi: Yes, only two years younger than me. Todd: So, yeah, you are 22? Santi: Twenty-two. Todd: She's twenty. Todd: What's it like going to university with your sister? Santi: It's kind of like difficult because I have to take care of her, but it's also fun because you can share things with her. Todd: Yeah, what do you mean, like, you have to take care of her? Santi: Well, I'm in my fourth year right now, so 2 I'm kind of like... not busy, so whatever she wants to have for dinner, I have to cook. Todd: Really, you cook for her? Yes, she's my sister. I'm a good sister. Todd: That's very nice. So what kind of things to you cook for your sister? Santi: Basically Chinese food or lunch packets for her, for like tomorrow. Todd: You make your sister a lunch to take to school? Todd: That's like a mother. Todd: Wow. That's care and devotion. Santi: Well, I said before I'm a good sister. 3 4 Todd: Wow. I guess so. Now when you first went to university, did you think your sister would join you - would go to the same university? Santi: No. I don't think so because, well, she's very good at chemistry and she's also good at science, so I'm hoping that she will go a different directions than me, but, well, I don't know, maybe my mother trusts me, and then my mother led her to me. Todd: What about similarities and differences? How would you say you and your sister are similar? Santi: My voice and her voice. It's totally the same. Todd: Really? Todd: So if your sister

Sisters...continued was here doing audio work, I wouldn't be able to tell who was who. It's true. Todd: Wow. Santi: Sometimes we like to play with people on the phone.

2 Sisters...continued was here doing audio work, I wouldn't be able to tell who was who. It's true. Todd: Wow. Santi: Sometimes we like to play with people on the phone. It's kind of like bad but whenever her friends call, I will pretend that I was her. Todd: Really. Santi: And vice-versa. Todd: That is a funny joke. So what is something that's different? Like how are you different? Obviously she's good in science. Santi: Uh, during my childhood - yes - but now - no - we just... well, we know the limits. We know that we are already beginning to be adults, so I don't think that fighting is kind of like popular anymore. Todd: Right, so you guys are like two peas in a pod. Santi: Yeah, and, well, the appearance is different. She has darker skin, and then she's very slim. Todd: You are very slim, too. Santi: Thank you. Todd: Are you the same height? Santi: No. I'm taller. Todd: OK. So you really are the big sister. Santi: Yes, that's true. Todd: You look down on her. Sometimes. 5 Todd: So do you guys fight very much, or do you usually get along?

3 Summarize Take notes as you listen or read the interview on the left side of the paper. Then write complete sentences to summarize the story in your own words. The first one is done. Part 1: Santi, sister, same age, uni difficult (take care), fun (share) cook Santi has a sister that is the same age as her and also goes to the same university. Itʼs fun when they can share things but also difficult because she takes care of her younger sister a lot. She even cooks for her all the time. Part 2: Chinese food, lunch like a mother, good sister Part 3: Part 4: Part 5:

4 Start a Conversation Asking someone s for information is a great way to start a conversation. Match the following questions with the responses. 1. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Iʼm the youngest in my family. 2. Who is older, you or your sister? We were evil when we were kids. We fought all the time. 3. Do you guys usually get along? We were both C students. 4. Did you get along when you were kids? Yeah, we are really close. We never fight. 5. Do you both look like your parents? He works in sales now. 6. Who did better in school? Not that often. Usually just on holidays. 7. What does your brother do? No, Iʼm an only child. 8. What does your sister do? I have my dadʼs nose and my sister has my momʼs eyes. 9. How often do you guys talk? She is getting her masterʼs degree in education. 10. How often do you get together? We text almost everyday.

5 Keep the Conversation Going Answer all of the following questions with short responses OR Answer just one or two of the questions with a long response Do you have a big family? Are you the oldest of your brothers and sisters? Do you get along with your brothers and sisters? Did you get along when you were kids? What is unique about your brother or sister? How often do you stay in touch with each other? What is your worst memory about your brother or sister? What is your best memory about your brother or sister?

Interviewee: Emile Lacasse, Sr. Interviewer: Carroll McIntire May 12, 1994

Interviewee: Emile Lacasse, Sr. Interviewer: Carroll McIntire May 12, 1994 McIntire: Emile Lacasse, Sr. here on Chestnut St. location of his bakery is going to give us some background information about