The “biographical” information created for the cards offers detail to flesh out the characters represented on them. This detail can be used to fuel language practice. We’re working to develop new classroom activities specifically to use with the Deck. In the future, we may offer the Deck with those activities and “bio” information for classroom use.
Below are some examples of biographical information we use with the Deck. (Click on images to enlarge.)
4 of Clubs
First Name: Chris Last Name: Sheldon
Address: 11809 52nd St. Beaverton, OR 97225
How Long In Portland Area: 17 years
Date of Birth: May 4th, 1961
Occupation: Bus Driver
Employer: Tri-Met
How Long At Present Job: 11 years
Family: Single father, 1 song, 1 daughter
Education: B.A. in General Studies
Income: $19.25/hour
Hobby/Special Tidbit of Interest: Part-time voice over for radio
10 of Diamonds
First Name: Romajino “Roman” Last Name: de Luz
Address: 423 NE 5th St. McMinnville, OR 97128
How Long In Portland Area: 10 years
Date of Birth: May 5th, 1986
Occupation: Farmer
Employer: Self-employed
How Long At Present Job: 10 years
Family: Single, grandfather, father, mother, 4 brothers
Education: Organic Farm Apprenticeship
Income: $69,300 salary
Hobby/Special Tidbit of Interest: Apiculturist
Ace of Hearts
First Name: Maria Lucia Last Name: Betancourt
Address: 16329 E Burnside Apt. 2B Portland, OR 97226
How Long In Portland Area: 5 years
Date of Birth: August 31st, 1968
Occupation: Housekeeper
Employer: Century Senior Living
How Long At Present Job: 6 months
Family: Husband, 1son, 3 daughters
Education: High School Diploma
Income: $15,000 salary
Hobby/Special Tidbit of Interest: Speaks Spanish, English, and
Nahuatl
3 of Spades
First Name: Mossimo “Mo” Last Name: Piccolini
Address: 12904 SW Pine Tree Dr. Gresham, OR 97852
How Long In Portland Area: 27 years
Date of Birth: January 2nd, 1980
Occupation: Baker
Employer: Piccolini’s
How Long At Present Job: 20 years
Family: Wife, 4 daughters
Education: 1 year culinary education
Income: $78,000 salary
Hobby/Special Tidbit of Interest: Plays the double bass