Tuesday, December 11, HOMS /

Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret HOMS and write a short essay on NEO's analyzing Esperenza's character.

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HERD (noun)

HEARD (verb)

Use each effectively in a sentnece.

Direct Instruction

Read and interpret

Independent on NEO - 50 points -Choose One of the three topics:

Describe Esperenza in detail - physically, emotionally and academically. What does she look like? How does she feel (is she happy, sad, lonely, etc)? I she book or street smart ? How do you know? 
Write one paragraph for each using at least one example from the text in each paragraph to support your answer.

Write a paragraph for each theme that is developing in the story: The importance of family, HOPE and growing up.  Use examples from the text in each paragraph to support your ideas.

Identify three instances that clearly demonstrate that Esperenza is growing up (if she likes it or not) and the difficulties that accompany this time in her life. Each paragraph should highlight a specific example.

 
 

 Continue to read and answer study guide questions if / when complete.

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