RACER = Restate - Answer - Cite proof from the text - Explain - Restate In “Sweet, Difficult Sounds”, a young woman immigrates to the United States and struggles to fit in at school. In “Inside Out,” a young boy describes his first experience as a Spanish-speaking student in an American school. Now that you’ve read “Sweet, Difficult Sounds” and “Inside Out” compare Nothukula and Francisco’s experiences as they enter new school environments. How does language present a barrier to each character? How does each character respond to their new challenges? What do these stories reveal about overcoming the challenge of being different.